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.

January 28, 2010
7pm
University of Missouri Campus
Ketchum Auditoriam in Lafferre Hall
Columbia, MO
Current Trends in Autism, featuring Peter Bell, Executive Vice President for Autism Speaks.

February 4th, 2010
7pm
St. Louis Blues
Autism Awareness Night
Ticket information here!

February 8th, 2010-MEETING CANCELED-Rescheduled for Monday, Feb 15th
7pm
1121 Olivette Exec. Pkway, Ste 220
St. Louis, MO 63132
Autism Speaks' St. Louis Chapter Meeting: Learn about getting involved in the Chapter and what our dollars are funding nationally and locally!

February 17th, 2010
7pm
Washington University OT School
4444 Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63108
Autism Research Update, persented by Dr. John Constantino. Click here for detailed flier.

April is Autism Awareness Month

April 5th, 2010
St. Louis Blues Box Event!
Details to come

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.