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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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Autism Society to Kick Off Nation’s Longest-running Autism Conference in Pittsburgh
April 10, 2013
The Autism Society, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization, has chosen Pittsburgh as the host city of its 44th annual conference on autism spectrum disorders. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #4
April 5, 2013
Individuals with autism can attend the Autism Society National Conference and Exposition (in Pittsburgh) for FREE this year! Learn more: www.autism-society.org/conference. -
VizZle and Autism Society Partner to Provide Educational Resources for Students with Autism
April 3, 2013
Monarch Teaching Technologies, the makers of VizZle®, web-based educational software for visual learners with autism, will give one-year of free VizZle to every new (or renewing) Champion Member during April. -
Read the the Autism Advocate; New Issue Available for Members
April 2, 2013
Read the Autism Society’s digital magazine about autism spectrum disorders! -
A World Autism Awareness Day Message From the Autism Society President and CEO
April 2, 2013
Today, throughout the world, individuals will come together highlighting the needs and dreams of people living with autism.
In The News
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Child With Autism Died This Weekend Due To Wandering Away From Parents
May 20, 2013
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The Autism Society Supports the Keeping All Students Safe Act, Which Seeks to Establish National Guidelines for the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
May 10, 2013
The Autism Society Supports the Keeping All Students Safe Act, Which Seeks to Establish National Guidelines for the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools -
Dr. Tom Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, addressing the general assembly at the 44th Annual Autism National Conference.
May 9, 2013
Dr. Tom Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, addressing the general assembly at the 44th Annual Autism National Conference. -
A Message from the Autism Society President and CEO
May 2, 2013
A Message from the Autism Society President and CEO -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #28
April 30, 2013
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #28
