Press Releases

Randolph, Mass. – The National Autism Center (NAC) has announced the promotion of Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D, to Executive Director. […]

Establishing a special-needs registry is an essential step in helping first responders effectively manage crises involving individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs. […]

Randolph, Mass. – The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has proposed a revised definition and diagnostic criteria for autism for its fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This is part of a comprehensive review of the manual’s criteria for all psychiatric diagnoses; the updated manual is scheduled to be published in May 2013. […]

Randolph, Mass. – Parents and caregivers everywhere are eager for credible, research-based information on the most effective treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). To address this need, the National Autism Center has released its newest manual, “A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism.” The Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting effective, evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with ASD. […]

Randolph, Mass. – The National Autism Center (NAC) has announced the promotion of Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D, to Director of Evidence-based Practice. The National Autism Center is a May Institute Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice. Dr. Rue holds a joint appointment as Vice President of Autism Services at May Institute as well. Prior to assuming her new position, she served as a clinical director for May Institute’s largest special education school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. […]

Randolph, Mass. — The National Autism Center is pleased to announce that it has received pledges of more than $238,000 as a beneficiary of the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign’s (CFC) multi-million dollar fundraising effort. Funds raised will go towards supporting families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Contributions will help fund timely diagnosis and necessary assessments; therapeutic and educational support for parents and siblings; and dissemination of critical information about evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. […]

Randolph, Mass. – With thousands of copies already in circulation in all 50 states and dozens of countries, the National Autism Center’s autism manual for educators – “Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools” – is receiving high marks from educators in the special education community. In a national survey following the release of this 181-page guide earlier this year, responses demonstrated that the manual is making a significant impact on improving educators’ knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and providing effective interventions for students on the autism spectrum. […]

Randolph, Mass. – Educators across the country, eager for reliable, research-based information about effective interventions for the ever-increasing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in their school districts, are turning to the National Autism Center for guidance. […]

Randolph, Mass. – May Institute is one of dozens of organizations, scientists, and practitioners throughout the country expressing support for the National Autism Center’s recently published National Standards Report, a comprehensive analysis of treatments for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). […]

Randolph, MA – May Institute, the National Autism Center, and Automoblox are proud to announce the launch of “Cars for Classrooms,” a unique summer charitable campaign created to donate innovative toy cars to schools working with children and adolescents with autism. Automoblox, the retro-modern, mix-and-match car design system, has won major awards for crafting a toy that incorporates creative problem-solving, visual-spatial processing, and fine motor skill development into an ultra-cool play experience that appeals to kids of all ages and abilities. With its “Cars for Classrooms” summer charitable campaign, Automoblox will donate one car to a school providing specialized educational [...]