Student Clubs for Autism Speaks are a place for students of all ages to come together, regardless of their connection to autism.  Our goal is to create a community that is educated about autism and empower students to pave the way for acceptance and understanding.

In 2005, two student clubs (Students Together for Autism Research: S.T.A.R. and the Autism Speaks Club) formed with similar goals - to educate their respective communities by raising awareness about autism and funds for autism research...
Read the exciting history of Student Clubs for Autism Speaks here.

By starting or joining a Student Club for Autism Speaks, you will be taking an active roll in your community.  Through various activities and peer mentoring, you will be making your school and community a better place for those affected by autism.

Starting a Student Club is easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Invite your friends.
2. Start a Walk Team or a Give Now page and start fundraising!
3. Email us ( studentclubs@autismspeaks.org ) and let us know what you're doing!

It all starts with a faculty advisor.  If you need help or can't find a faculty advisor, please Contact Us and we are happy to guide you. 

There are many benefits to starting a Student Club for Autism Speaks. 

• Creating a better place for people affected by autism. 
• Learning about the fastest growing developmental disorder.
• Learning about the multiple career paths related to autism and autism treatments.
• Creating a support network within your community.
• Joining an online community.
• Reflecting your community spirit on your college applications and resumes!

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Spotlight on Student Clubs

The Santa Margarita Catholic High School Student Club for Autism Speaks was formed in 2007 by Caroline and Lauren Christ-Vitto. Since then we have made it our mission to make an impact at the high school level. We now have over 100 members and we are very involved with holding fundraisers at our school to benefit Autism Speaks. See their site here.