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Helping Individuals with Autism and Their Families Today

Family Services is dedicated to providing information and resources to improve the lives of children, young adults, and adults affected by autism.

What's New in Family Services

Autism Speaks announced the recipients of the third round of Family Services Community Grants. More than $380,000 was awarded to 21 community organizations across the country. Read a press release here and summaries of the funded proposals here.
Dec. 2008

Conference DVD series is now available to order, Aging with Autism: Defining the Future
Oct. 2008

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Autism Speaks Community Pages
Find out more about what is happening in your local community

Learn the Signs of Autism

Recognize the early signs of autism and seek early intervention services

Participate in Research
Find out how you can help advance research and treatments. Review Autism Speaks Clinical Programs, Interactive Autism Network (IAN) and an up-to-date listing of research studies seeking families for participation.

Your Child's Rights

Learn why each state must provide all eligible children with a free and appropriate public education that meets their unique individual needs

Family Services Committee
Our committee, made up of professional and parents continues to work on future projects that will broaden and extend support for all individuals with autism and their families.


Projects in Development

  • Autism in the Workplace - Expected release date on the web, Janury 2009
  • Safety/First Responder Toolkit - Expected release date on the web, January 2009

Disclaimer

Autism Speaks does not provide medical or legal advice or services. Rather, Autism Speaks provides general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided on this website is not a recommendation, referral, or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider and does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. Autism Speaks has not validated and is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.

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