Autism Speaks is dedicated to:

• Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
• Family Services - providing families with information, tools and resources
• Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism 
• Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation

In Missouri, we have funded over $1.6 million in these areas. See a summary of Autism Speaks' efforts in Missouri.

Missouri Provider receives $18,5000 from Autism Speaks' Community Service Grant. Congratulations YMCA of Greater Kansas City! Click here for more information on the Autism Speaks Family Service Community Grant Awards.

Families in St. Louis, Kansas City, West Plains, and Southwest Missouri are helping their loved ones with autism every day. We invite you to find out more and participate in statewide advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

Upcoming Events.....

Make sure to check out the community calendar to view upcoming autism events in your area.

April is Autism Awareness Month
April 1
World Autism Awareness Day...How will you Light it up Blue?

April 18th, 2010
St. Louis Busch Stadium
Cardinals Autism Awarenss Day Game
ticket purchase information to come...

April 25th
Family Free Night at the Magic House
Details to come

April 29th
Left Bank Books
Central West End
Areva Martin Book Signing Event
Details to come


In the News...

Autism Speaks' Advancing the Futures for Adults with Autism on Kansas City's KPR

 St. Louis Business Journal reports on how Autism Speaks' St. Louis Chapter raises over $1 million in 2009.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on Missouri Autism Insurance Reform. SB 618 and HB 1311 gains momentum in the Missorui legislature. 

 The Missourian reports on Autism Insurance Reform after January 19th hearings.