2025 in review
The CDC reports that 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism, a reminder of why our work matters across research, advocacy and support at every stage of life.
MEDIA IMPACT
This year Autism Speaks reached extraordinary national and global visibility, with coverage in outlets including CNN, Fox News, Salon Magazine and USA Today. Our efforts inform the public on diagnosis, research, innovation and policy. With over 700 total placements reaching more than 5.5 billion people.
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
We elevated autistic voices in meaningful new ways. Champions of Change and Emerging Leaders were featured in Forbes, Newsweek, ABC, NBC, CBS and The Today Show. Sharing real perspectives on advocacy, employment and family life. Families and professionals turn to Autism Speaks for trusted guidance on evolving research and health questions.
With a reach of 107 million, we strengthened the trust people place in our work through our Autism Response Team and community outreach.
ADVOCACY
We made our voices heard in Washington, DC and beyond. By collectively sending nearly 72,000 messages to policymakers to improve autism research services and supports, we renewed and expanded the autism CARES act, the only federal law solely dedicated to the autism community and responsible for driving $2 billion in investments in autism research data and health care training programs over the next five years.
PARTNERS
Thanks to our partners, donors, and volunteers, our reach and impact continued to grow.
WORKPLACE
Autism Speaks was again recognized as one of the nation's top nonprofits to work for and honored as an inclusive workplace, reflecting our commitment to transparency, community connection and responsible stewardship of resources.
