Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, thanks in part to Bernie Marcus who donated $25 million to get the organization up and running. The Wrights were inspired by the diagnosis of their grandchild with autism. From the very beginning, their intention was to fight against autism as though it was and is a scourge that has no place in society.
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, thanks in part to Bernie Marcus who donated $25 million to get the organization up and running. The Wrights were inspired by the diagnosis of their grandchild with autism. From the very beginning, their intention was to fight against autism as though it was and is a scourge that has no place in society.