Autism Speaks Chicagoland

Autism Speaks Chicagoland Visit us on the web at https://www.autismspeaks.org/upper-midwest Visit us on the web at www.autismspeaks.org/chicago.

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"I feel that if you are a part of the autism community and you don't support the programs of the community itself, you'r...
01/16/2025

"I feel that if you are a part of the autism community and you don't support the programs of the community itself, you're not helping yourself. If you want there to be programs for your child, you need to support the ones that are there already."

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Valerie has built a career rooted in professional expertise and personal commitment to supporting individuals with autism. As a speech-language pathologist, she has spent decades working with autistic people, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs. Her experience spans clinical practice,...

"It is important to increase social awareness about the needs and abilities of people with autism, promoting their integ...
01/14/2025

"It is important to increase social awareness about the needs and abilities of people with autism, promoting their integration into all aspects of community life."

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Conozca a Bryan y su labor de defensa de los derechos dentro de la comunidad autista en esta entrevista.

📣Autism Speaks Upper Midwest is looking for Youth Ambassadors for 2025! Applicants can be 12 years or older and will hel...
01/13/2025

📣Autism Speaks Upper Midwest is looking for Youth Ambassadors for 2025! Applicants can be 12 years or older and will help with our Empower Summit & Challenge, share Autism Speaks information and resources, and make a difference in the autism community!

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? ⭐APPLY TODAY!⭐https://forms.office.com/r/5wueteM4aH

Our Kick-Off Call will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm!

"I knew about autism but I realized I didn’t know enough. I wanted to help her son and be a support system for her famil...
01/13/2025

"I knew about autism but I realized I didn’t know enough. I wanted to help her son and be a support system for her family, so I did a deep dive on Autism Speaks’ website, downloaded the 100-Day Tool Kit and tried to better understand."

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Jeanette remembers when her friend told her that her son, Connor, had recently been diagnosed with autism. It was at that moment when she decided she wanted to help people on the spectrum.

In this Q&A, Andrew Nelson, director of the Autism Response Team, discusses ART’s greatest achievements and hopes to mak...
01/12/2025

In this Q&A, Andrew Nelson, director of the Autism Response Team, discusses ART’s greatest achievements and hopes to make a more significant impact

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One of our top mission priorities at Autism Speaks is to connect autistic people and their families with reliable information and services throughout the life span.

Our Empower Challenge on May 3, 2025 isn’t just another event—it’s a mission. When you lace up your shoes or hop on your...
01/10/2025

Our Empower Challenge on May 3, 2025 isn’t just another event—it’s a mission. When you lace up your shoes or hop on your bike, you’re not just clocking miles—you’re changing lives.

Every step you take and every pedal you push helps raise critical funds for autistic people and their families in your community.

Whether you’re aiming for a PR or just want to feel the energy of a community united by purpose, this is your moment.

📍 Downtown Chicago
📅 Saturday, May 3rd

Sign up, gear up, and join us:
https://act.autismspeaks.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=8132

"My hope is that my family and I can inspire other people to get involved and make a difference in whatever way they can...
01/10/2025

"My hope is that my family and I can inspire other people to get involved and make a difference in whatever way they can. I believe in what we are doing and feel fortunate to be a part of it."

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Julie and her husband weren’t sure what the future would hold for their daughter. They vowed to do everything in their power to provide both of their daughters the guidance and resources to reach their fullest potential.

Struggling to support your child's communication and behavior? Discover practical tips from the Caregiver Skills Trainin...
01/08/2025

Struggling to support your child's communication and behavior? Discover practical tips from the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program that helped one mom build connection and foster growth. These simple, evidence-based strategies can make a big difference! Learn more in the newest issue of Autism Spectrum News. https://okt.to/grQ53U

Caregiver skills training includes autism communication strategies, like play-based learning, language, and behavior management techniques.

"As a self-advocate, I speak for those autistic people who can’t speak for themselves in hopes that the bullying that ha...
01/07/2025

"As a self-advocate, I speak for those autistic people who can’t speak for themselves in hopes that the bullying that happened to me will not happen to anyone else."

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Gianna, a 23-year-old recent college graduate, speaks about her autism diagnosis, struggles she has had with bullying, her many passions, and advocacy work.

"Be consistent when applying for employment and never give up on your dreams until they come to fruition. We are some of...
01/06/2025

"Be consistent when applying for employment and never give up on your dreams until they come to fruition. We are some of the best workers in any industry. Inclusion is a necessity in the workplace."

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William shares thoughts on employment, the job search experience, the challenges and triumphs experienced as an autistic employee, the importance of inclusion in the workplace and much more!

This blog post is by Oliver Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of Coding Autism and an individual on the autism spectrum.https...
01/05/2025

This blog post is by Oliver Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of Coding Autism and an individual on the autism spectrum.

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This blog post is by Oliver Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of Coding Autism and an individual on the autism spectrum.

"Autism has taught me that my son may see some things differently, but when it comes to love and cherishing your family,...
01/04/2025

"Autism has taught me that my son may see some things differently, but when it comes to love and cherishing your family, we see the same things."

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Keith introduces his 19-year-old son, Kendall, who is autistic. Click here to read about their personal story of perseverance, Kendall's journey and more.

“From the day Chris was born, he lit up our lives.”https://okt.to/qCRd6L
01/03/2025

“From the day Chris was born, he lit up our lives.”

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Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son.

"My goal has always been to illuminate the lives of these forgotten and isolated families, bringing their existence to s...
01/02/2025

"My goal has always been to illuminate the lives of these forgotten and isolated families, bringing their existence to society's attention."

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Jessplusthemess

Learn about Jessica's advocacy work within the autism community in this Q&A.

Happy New Year! Here’s to a joyful and prosperous 2025! 🎉
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Here’s to a joyful and prosperous 2025! 🎉

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, author and mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family ...
12/31/2024

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, author and mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog about her two children with autism. And the author of the book called Raising Autism: Surviving the Early Years.

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"Forget the weight loss resolutions, the return to regular exercise. Dispose of the self-promises that may or may not be kept. Keep this one instead. Never, ever, give up hope."

"I want also to be remembered for being the voice for those who are voiceless,"https://okt.to/vJg9oK
12/30/2024

"I want also to be remembered for being the voice for those who are voiceless,"

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Meet Saida, a young woman with autism who shares what Women’s History Month means to her.

📣Autism Speaks Upper Midwest is looking for Youth Ambassadors for 2025! Applicants can be 12 years or older and will hel...
12/30/2024

📣Autism Speaks Upper Midwest is looking for Youth Ambassadors for 2025! Applicants can be 12 years or older and will help with our Empower Summit & Challenge, share Autism Speaks information and resources, and make a difference in the autism community!

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? ⭐APPLY TODAY!⭐https://forms.office.com/r/5wueteM4aH

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