Welcome to Student Initiatives of Autism Speaks!

Student Initiatives of Autism Speaks are open to students of any age who want to join together to make a difference in the global health crisis of autism, regardless of their personal connection.  Our goal is to create a community that is educated about autism by empowering students to pave the way for acceptance and understanding.

By getting involved in a Student Initiative, you will be taking an active role in your community.  Through various activities and peer mentoring, your school and community will be a better place for those affected by autism.

Our Mission
Student Initiatives helps further the mission of Autism Speaks by creating the opportunity for students to engage and actively participate in positively affecting the lives of people with autism. Through education, awareness, friendship, and fundraising, Student Initiatives include students of all ages.

New Tools!

We're happy to announce the School Communities Toolkit available for download.  The purpose of this kit is to provide information about autism – the features, challenges and strengths - as well as some of the tools and strategies that may result in more positive interactions for all members of a school community.

In the News:

Jeremy has Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. As guilty as I feel admitting this as a teacher, there’s no denying that Jeremy was my favorite student. He may always be. While other teachers seemed exasperated by Jeremy’s autistic quirks, I got along with him easily. We hung out during lunch. He fixed the classroom computers and shared his unique life insights.  Read More