🧩 GREAT NEWS! Congress has allocated almost $400 million for autism research and programs in 2026! This HUGE investment will support critical initiatives at the NIH, CDC, and HRSA.

This funding comes with a clear message: NIH must focus on research that represents ALL individuals with autism, ensuring transparency and accountability. This includes a push for more research into profound autism, which is often under-researched.

What does this mean for families? More resources to understand autism across the spectrum, earlier detection methods, and hopefully, more effective interventions tailored to individual needs. Let's celebrate this win for the autism community!

🌟 Want to learn more about how this funding will be used?
🔗 https://www.autismspeaks.org/

💬 What are your hopes for this increased funding? Share your thoughts below!