ЁЯТЩ AUTISM CARES ACT: FUNDING FOR A BETTER FUTURE!

Great news for the autism community! Congress has approved nearly $400 million for autism research and programs in 2026. This funding supports critical initiatives at the NIH, CDC, and HRSA.

тЬЕ What does this mean for families? More research into co-occurring conditions, better training for healthcare professionals, and increased outreach for early diagnosis!

ЁЯТб HRSA will receive $57.344 million to train health pros in autism-informed care. This means doctors and therapists will be better equipped to understand and support autistic individuals.

ЁЯУМ The CDC gets $28.1 million for autism prevalence studies and early diagnosis. Early intervention is key!

ЁЯФЧ https://www.autismspeaks.org/a....dvocacy-news/congres

ЁЯТм How do you think increased funding will impact autism services in your community? Share your thoughts below!