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 New Jersey, we have funded over $3,200,665 in these areas.

Autism Speaks In the News

To read the most up-to-date science, family services, awareness and advocacy news, please visit the Autism Speaks national homepage and look for the ever changing In the News. 

Autism Awareness Bracelet

Central NJ Walk Entertainment Chair, Shannon Catanzareti, has designed an Autism Awareness Bracelet with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. Bracelets are czech glass faceted beads that range in beautiful shades of blue with a unique snap closure. All of the Autism Awareness Bracelets are handmade at time of purchase and custom orders are welcome. Autism Awareness Bracelet available online for only $12!

Walk Day Spotlight

Thanks to Alpha Xi Delta for joining us at the NJ Shore Walk on October 3 (Monmouth University) and Central NJ Walk on October 11 (Rider University). The sorority is supporting Walk Now for Autism Speaks nationally raising more than $90,000 to date to support the mission of Autism Speaks.

Spotlight on Post-Walk Team Wrap Around Events

Thanks to the Glenwood School (left) of Short Hills for choosing Autism Speaks as the beneficiary of their annual walk/run fundraiser. This year's event raised $8500 for Autism Speaks! Thanks also to HAS Kindergarten of Cranford (right) for raising over $6000 for Autism Speaks!

Thanks to Patty & Greg Gillette team captains of Hillsborough's Hope, for holding their Fourth Annual Basket and Silent Auction at the Bridgewater Marriott on Friday October 30th. This year, the Gillette's raised over $10,000 for the Central NJ Walk!