…requires that medical practitioners do not provide gender affirming care to patients until they have received a “comprehensive screening to determine whether the patient has autism[.]” This is not a…
…children were diagnosed with autism. ASAN is not surprised to see the diagnosis rate increase. We believe this increase reflects better recognition and diagnosis of autism across the U.S. We…
…of surveying parents, as well as better diagnostic screening tools. The ASD survey item, previously asked after “other developmental delays” and phrased as “autism/autism spectrum disorder,” became a question on…
…the allocation of autism research funds in the public and private sector. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the leading national advocacy organization run by and for adults on the autism…
What is autism? Autism is a developmental disability that affects how we live our lives and experience the world around us. Please check out our “What is Autism” page for…
…To: DPW-Autism Office *The Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism Services is pleased to announce the approval of the Adult Autism Medicaid Waiver to serve individuals ages 21 and…
…on Health and Disability American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Association of University Centers on Disabilities Autism Society…
…offices — even if you have never done that before! The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2025 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! ACI helps…
…disabilities, including IDD and autism, are hard-working, talented, skilled workers who succeed in jobs consistent with their individual skills and experience. While no one person has the skill set to…
ASAN March Newsletter Dear friend, As we begin Autism Acceptance Month tomorrow, we know that our communities are feeling the weight of an increasingly hostile government. We have seen attacks…
