Autism Speaks Official Blog

Wendy Going noticed her son Kegan had a natural inclination toward animals. Read more.

Scout group welcomes youths with special needs (San Diego, Calif.)

Before joining his Boy Scout troop, one member attempted suicide. Others found they didn’t fit in with Scouts elsewhere because of behavioral issues. Read more.

Family shares experiences, struggles of autistic child (Santa Maria, Calif.)

Candyce and Eddie Estave spent some frustrating years trying to determine what was causing the screaming spells, detachment and other “negative behavior” of their son, Eddie, now 7. Read more.

Student restraint measure stalls (Milwaukee, Wis.)Facing opposition from school administrators and teachers, the prospects for legislation to limit when Wisconsin students could be physically restrained or secluded in time-out rooms appear to be fizzling out in the state capitol. Read more.

Autism bill goes to Senate (Topeka, Kan.)

The Kansas Senate on Thursday is expected to take up a bill that would set the stage for expanding coverage of autism treatments in Kansas. Read more.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks to benefit Treasure Coast families (Stuart, Fla.)

Like any other 10-year-old, Hunter Ann Holliday runs through her house, doll in hand, and begs to go to the park, or out for french fries. Read more.