News
With 1 percent of the population affected, autism is covered widely in the news and media. The Autism Society is often quoted as the "go to" source for information, resources and support in many local and national media outlets. We are also frequently covered in the news in our own right, especially our successful Sensory Friendly Films Program with AMC Entertainment.
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Media Contact
Amanda Szabo
Outreach Specialist
301-657-0881 x9015
media@autism-society.org
Press Releases
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Autism Society Introduces New Business Programs
January 24, 2013
The Autism Society is pleased to introduce Autism Society Business Members and Autism Society Supporters. -
Autism Society Matching Gift Campaign Surpasses Goal!
January 2, 2013
Thanks to generous donors and a match from the Board of Directors, the Autism Society has raised more than $100,000 for Autism Source. -
Autism Society: No Link Between Autism and Planned Violence
December 18, 2012
In the nation’s rush to understand the reasoning for such an awful occurrence, the conversation evolved to include the alleged shooter’s possible autism diagnosis. -
Autism Society: No Linkage Between Autism and Planned Violence
December 15, 2012
There is absolutely no evidence or any reliable research that suggests a linkage between autism and planned violence. -
Autism Society Responds to Approved DSM-5 Autism Definition
December 3, 2012
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) on Saturday approved a fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), signing off on a sweeping change to the definition of autism spectrum disorder.
In The News
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New Research Shows Autism Risk for Developing Children Exposed to Air Pollution
Study indicates infant brain may be affected by air quality -
How Common Gene Mutation Affects Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Over the past decade, researchers have made great strides in identifying genes that lead to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which result in a continuum of social deficits, communication difficulties and cognitive delays. -
The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children Including those with Asperger’s Syndrome
January 24, 2013
This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses -
Autism Headlines Weekly
January 24, 2013
This week, a server is celebrated for standing up for a boy with Down Syndrome, a mother shares her son’s “care map” and a New York Times article looks at extra-curricular sports and inclusion. -
Join the 2013 Disability Policy Seminar
January 24, 2013
Does what happens in Washington, D.C., really matter? You bet! Every day millions of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities are impacted by the public policy decisions – big and small -- made by their representatives in Congress.
