Autism Science Foundation’s Post

JUST PASSED: The New & Improved Autism CARES Act of 2024 🎉 Thanks to the US House votes, the new laws will expand on the previous bills to: ✨ create a more inclusive research ✨ establish a network for individuals with communication needs ✨ research autism and aging  ✨ determine ways to increase developmental-behavioral pediatricians (more access to evaluations & services) ✨ increase federal spending on autism programs Next Step 👉The Senate! Get more information on this new bill ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e-TF7A6M

In order to close the communication barriers between Autistic individuals and first responder professionals, the Autism Society created a “train-the-trainer" approach through its First Responder Program. https://smpl.is/959r7

Our Chief Science Officer testified before Congress this week, emphasizing the importance of The Autism CARES Act of 2024. This pivotal legislation proposes allocating $2 billion over the next five years to further propel autism research, enhance services, and provide training for healthcare professionals. This is the only piece of federal legislation solely dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people. Advancing The Autism CARES Act of 2024 ranks among our foremost legislative objectives this year: https://lnkd.in/giS6Vik5

#AutismCARESAct of 2024 is proposed federal legislation that aims to allocate $2 billion over five years to support autism research, enhance services, and provide training for healthcare professionals. It is the only federal legislation dedicated solely to improving the lives of autistic individuals.

LLP364: My Autism In Black Conference Recap https://lnkd.in/e2yt_Nf4 So, let's talk about the experience of being at this year's Autism in Black Conference. #MedicineMondays

LLP364: My Autism In Black Conference Recap So, let's talk about the experience of being at this year's Autism in Black Conference.

The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act is a pivotal law for individuals with Autism and their families to live fully. As discussions around this reauthorization gain momentum, it is crucial to understand the immense impact this law has on the daily lives of the Autism community, and why its continuation is imperative. https://bit.ly/4aYg39w

Please take action by supporting the reauthorization of the Autism Support Act. The Autism Society of America has made it easy for us to send a clear message to Congress. All you need to do is download the PDF and click here icon Or be immediately redirected by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/extcWFb7 (PNG file and link in comments to share on other platforms) *Supporting Autistic individuals with unmet communication needs. *Providing respite support and specialized training for caregivers. *Increasing research on how to assist individuals with Autism with complex medical and intense behavioral support needs to increase their quality of life. *Addressing premature mortality among Autistic individuals. *Increasing legal advocacy to address the many injustices experienced by those with Autism.

President Biden's proclamation of World Autism Acceptance Day! "NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2024, as World Autism Acceptance Day. I call upon all Americans to learn more about autism to improve early diagnosis, to learn more about the experiences of autistic people from autistic people, and to build more welcoming and inclusive communities to support people with autism." https://lnkd.in/dKqyaviS #AutismAcceptanceDay

As we are in World Autism Awareness Week, I thought I would take a moment to talk about my son. Toby is the middle of my 3 children and received a diagnosis in 2018. If I am honest we struggled to start with, as some older family members didn't want Toby to be 'labelled'. My wife, who is a Primary Teacher and Senco, soon explained to them the benefits to Toby of the diagnosis. 6 years in, here is what I have learnt, 1). Routine, routine, routine. 2). Calm environments and plenty of fidget toys etc 3). Pre-planning for activities, I often show Tobe pictures of holidays, videos of hotels etc in advance. 4). Downtime, being a 16 year old in his GCSE year, downtime is essential 5). Affection, happiness and positive outlook - this is infectious from him 6). Pride - we are immensely proud of Tobe, who continues to thrive and is a kind, loving person (with the odd moment!!!) This year, his love and fixation on Cricket has been rewarded and he has been selected to play for Somerset Disability Cricket Team, I knew those years in the garden letting him bowl me out would be useful 😄 Post pandemic the world of business has at times seemed less connected, with remote working and endless Teams / Zoom calls. Some days you can feel that you haven't actually spoken to a real person. I am so lucky that on the tough days, I always get a knock on my office door when he gets home from School, a massive hug and whatever has happened he looks at the positive - now I think that is a great way to be. #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover - if you know, you know.