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 Glensky
Media Specialist
301-657-0881 x9015
Press Releases
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Autism Society Responds to Arrest of Former Director of the Autism Society of Greater Georgia
February 8, 2012
The Autism Society of Greater Georgia continues to support local families -
AUTISM SOCIETY & GOODWILL’S PAPERWORKS STUDIO PARTNER TO CHANGE LIVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
November 15, 2011
Stunning handmade recycled greeting made by artists with disabilities will help advance the Autism Society’s and Paperwork Studio’s shared mission of making meaningful employment attainable -
Autism Society Appoints New President & Chief Operating Officer
July 14, 2011
Scott Badesch appointed to bring organization to a heightened level of service -
New Study Finds Toxic Chemicals Pervasive in Baby Products
May 18, 2011
Autism Society Calls on Product Makers to Reject Unnecessary Chemicals; Urges Prompt Action to Update Existing Regulations -
Autism Society Announces Partnership with Blog Network
May 11, 2011
Partnership with Xanga-hosted online blog network Autisable will further connect the Autism Society with its supporters
In The News
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A Place to Play: Researcher Designs Schoolyard for Children with Autism
May 17, 2012
A Kansas State University graduate student is creating a schoolyard that can become a therapeutic landscape for children with autism. -
New Book Offers New View of Autism
May 17, 2012
After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard Medical School researcher and clinician Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism. -
An Update on the DSM-5 and ASD
May 17, 2012
The Autism Society knows individuals are concerned about the potential impacts of the proposed criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the DSM-5, set to be published next spring. -
Jumpstarting Communication Skills in Children with Autism
May 17, 2012
A parents’ guide to applied verbal behavior -
HUD Makes Available $85 Million to Fund Housing for Extremely Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
May 17, 2012
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development makes $85 million available to state housing agencies to provide affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income persons with disabilities.
