At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Autism Speaks. It’s time to listen.
Yoko Ono's Promise Piece
Yoko Ono, acclaimed artist and Golden Lion Award Winner for lifetime achievement, will unveil her original mural titled PROMISE to be auctioned off in support of Autism Speaks and the 2nd Annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2 at the United Nations. The unveiling will be sponsored by Chilean Ambassador to the UN Heraldo Muñoz and the Chilean Mission and supported by Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization.
Passed unanimously by the UN General Assembly in 2007 World Autism Awareness Day is only one of three health issues to be recognized by the UN with its own "day". WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of people with autism, and features community events around the world where individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced.
