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{
"title": "Autism: New Federal Funding for Autism Research & Support!",
"body": "🌟 GREAT NEWS! Federal funding for autism research and support programs is increasing in 2026!
Congress has approved nearly $400 million for vital programs through NIH, CDC, and HRSA. This includes funding for training healthcare professionals in autism-informed care and boosting early diagnosis outreach.
✅ What does this mean for families? More resources for early intervention, better-trained professionals, and increased research into effective therapies and support systems.
💡 The Autism Science Foundation is offering Undergraduate Summer Research grants, with applications due March 6, 2026! These grants prioritize research into profound autism and aim to address diagnosis gaps.
📌 NIH has directives for transparent research reflecting the full autism spectrum, co-occurring conditions, and annual budgeting.
🔗 https://www.autismspeaks.org/a....dvocacy-news/congres
🔗 https://autismsciencefoundatio....n.org/press_releases
How will increased funding impact your family or community? 💬"
}
```
