The spotlight charity for the month of August is Autism Speaks.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks does this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
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​Through partnerships and collaboration, they are committed to:

• ​​Increasing global understanding & acceptance of people with autism
• Being a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs
• Increasing early childhood screening & timely interventions
• Improving the transition to adulthood
• Ensuring access to reliable information & services throughout the life span

https://www.autismspeaks.org/