@Andy Like you, we work everyday to shine a light on people’s individual stories. Autism Speaks helps autistic people and their families with advocacy, research, and resources. Your donation will help create a better world for anyone on the spectrum.
@NBAonTNT So great to see those with such a big platform championing for the people and families living with autism. Thank you, Charles! #hiretonysnell
Major kudos to Charles for sticking up for Tony, his family and autistic individuals. Let’s get #HireTonySnell trending & let’s keep finding ways to support others with autism.
Charles Barkley calls on NBA teams to sign Tony Snell after a viral article from @YahooSports this week detailed the veteran forward's need for medical coverage for his two children with Autism
@JerryRages 86% of every dollar goes towards advocacy, research, programs and services. We do not see autistic people as burdens—Our mission is to help autistic individuals reach their full potential.
Autism Speaks stands with @ChicagoBears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. We must strive for a world where individuals with autism and their families are met with support and understanding, not mockery and insults. Read our CEO’s statement #MyCauseMyCleats https://t.co/XHLtFhMfw9
That is not and has never been a focus of our organization. In fact, many years ago we stopped referencing ‘cure’ in all our language. Please see here for more from our CEO on the vision and work of Autism Speaks. https://t.co/4xiIxYsksH
@sitcomabed Not actively! Remember that while Autism Speaks is problematic, MANY of their ideas have changed as more research and acceptance of autism have come to light. They are not funding eugenics, and they are open about how they no longer support finding a “cure.”
Congress just passed a funding package for FY'23 and included significant wins for the autism community!
This is a milestone in advancing not only #autism research programs but additional government initiatives that benefit people with autism. Read more: https://t.co/PEsB9FmpHg
Parents and caregivers of children with autism have a new tool in their tool box: a video training series to help them support their child’s development at home. https://t.co/CEusjXPjyJ
"To all those bullies, be careful what you say and do to others because you never know who that person you bully might become in the future. The person you bully could be the next greatest athlete, an inventor of something bigger than iPhones." https://t.co/DuPBnN5wdH
"If he wasn’t severely autistic, in three years he’d be going to college like all the children of everyone else in this room who had their progeny at a decent age." https://t.co/UDWpr41sLH
"'You don’t seem autistic to me.'
I hear these words often. Sometimes they are said in disbelief or outright mistrust. This skepticism might come from good friends or co-workers in the disability fields."
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of @RepMcEachin and send our deepest condolences to his family, friends & staff. Rep. McEachin consistently supported efforts in Congress to improve outcomes for autistic people & their families. We'll be forever grateful for his efforts.
"'You can’t be autistic. You have friendships!'
After hearing this, I was furious. 30 years of self-doubt and frustration washed over me as I remembered the misdiagnosis, the misinformation, and the misunderstandings."
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Today, in honor of #GivingTuesday, a generous donor is matching all donations made to Autism Speaks and tripling them! Help us spread the word and continue to support autistic people and their families! https://t.co/dSvzFkk886