Autism Speaks Kansas City

08/22/2025

Advocacy is heating up in Washington DC with exciting milestones and momentum for the work ahead.

Read our latest Policy Pulse newsletter to learn more.

This newsletter edition highlights a special event in Washington DC, federal updates, bills moving through Congress, and the ADA Anniversary.

07/31/2025

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, author and mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

"None of us knows what the future holds for our kids, or for us. But it is so important to keep the 'hope for happy' alive.."

07/28/2025

Join Dr. Kerry Magro, award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum, on July 31 in KCMO for a very enlightening evening. During the talk, he'll be sharing his autism journey—from being nonspeaking as a child to becoming a full-time professional speaker and consultant to Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S. There will also be a Q&A session, followed by a meet and greet and photo opportunity for anyone who wants to connect after. RSVP at the QR code below. Hope to see you Thursday! Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey

07/21/2025

"I feel it is important in my line of work to study real-world issues facing the growing population of autistic adults living today."

Dr. Brittany Hand’s work with children with a range of developmental conditions solidified her interest in working to help serve the needs of people with autism.

07/20/2025

"At the end of the day, you are your child's best advocate. You might get pushback from family, friends, schools, but it doesn't matter. Stand firm, and advocate for the services your child needs."

https://www.autismspeaks.org/profile/meet-malachi

07/19/2025

James Guttman is the father of two children, a nonverbal eight-year-old with autism and a non-stop-verbal eleven-year-old without autism.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/why-autism-awareness-understanding-and-acceptance-important-us

07/18/2025

"It might seem like Boston is ignoring us or could care less about the world around him, but I promise you he IS listening, he IS observing and when HE is ready, you will be welcomed lovingly into his arms and in those arms is the very best place."

Like many other kids his age, haircuts, bath time and shirts with scratchy tags… not his favorite. Boston also has Down syndrome and autism.

07/17/2025

"Doing things for others gives my life purpose."

https://www.autismspeaks.org/profile/meet-rebekah-f

07/16/2025

Just Another Autism Podcast with Chris and Serena Redding

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Chris Redding, father, musician, and autism advocate, and his wife Serena to talk about their journey raising Christian, their son who is autistic and nonverbal. Chris and Serena open up about the daily realities of parenting a child with high support needs, from elopement and self-injury to the quiet moments of connection that make it all worth it. They share how their relationship has been tested and strengthened, and how Chris uses music and social media to tell stories that often go unheard. It’s an honest, moving conversation about love, advocacy, and showing up even on the hardest days.

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In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Chris Redding, father, musician, and autism advocate, and his wife Serena, to talk about their journey raising Christian, their son who is autistic and nonverbal.

07/16/2025

Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist in New York. Dr. Oyen is assistant professor of school psychology at the University of South Dakota.

Click here to read rules that you can teach to children with autism when coping with political stresses.

07/15/2025

Day 1 of our Advocacy Forum set a powerful tone—with personal stories, hands-on training and a look back at our 20 years of impact. Our advocates left ready to take on Hill Day and make their voices heard. Today, they’re showing Congress what advocacy in action looks like.