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 $879,344 in these areas.

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 learn more about these upcoming events.

November 20, 2008: Autism 101 Panel Discussion. Sponsored by Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter and MO-FEAT. For more details, download flyer here.

In the News...

Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks Policy Advisor and parent of a child with autism offers his perspective in a Washington Times article about Autism on the political agenda.

Conceptual design and budget approved for Southeast Missouri's Autism Center for Diagnosis & Treatment

Integrated programs in Northwest Missouri preschool helps children with autism

Governor Announces Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders



Fall Fever Fashion Show raises thousands of dollars for Autism Research



Local volunteers sharing Autism Speaks' initiatives and spreading awareness at Kirkwood's Annual Greentree Festival

Tanya Craft, St. Louis Walk co-chair, and her son Tanner, are spotlighted in an article about 2 families' unique experience with autism in Worlds Apart.

 
The Blue Ribbon Panel and their impact on Missouri's efforts in autism-related issues are revisited on this front page story, The State of Autism.

OzarkFirst.com Reports: Little Autism Patients Find Furry Therapy in Springfield, Missouri

Event Recap and Highlights....

Workshop Series highlights Adult Perspectives:
Thanks to Judevine and MO-FEAT for partnering with Autism Speaks to offer a quality June Community Workshop: Adults Perspective with Autism Panel discussion.
A variety of perspectives were offered on the panelists' educational, professional and social experiences. Parents had the opportunity to ask questions and learn first hand on what these individuals found challenging and also helpful in their life journey.

Thanks to those who attended and assisted in coordinating the amazing workshop.
    

September 4th: Funding for Families and Service Providers Panel offered information from service providers and funders in St. Louis. Sponsored by Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter and MO-FEAT.

October 29, 2008: Autism in the Classroom: Resources for parents and educators. For more details, download flyer here. Sponsored by Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter and MO-FEAT.