🧩 HUGE WIN FOR AUTISM RESEARCH!

Congress has secured nearly $400 million in federal funding for autism research and programs in FY2026! This boost will support crucial work at NIH, CDC, and HRSA.

✅ Increased funding for training initiatives.
✅ More comprehensive prevalence studies.
✅ Spectrum-wide research directives under the Autism CARES Act of 2024.

🌟 Want to stay updated on the latest breakthroughs? Mark your calendars for these key 2026 conferences:

📌 UCLA Advances in Autism (May 8, 2026): Learn about genetics, early intervention, and employment solutions. 🔗 https://medschool.ucla.edu/eve....nts/advances-in-auti

📌 Stanford Annual Autism Update: Discover infant biomarkers and AI-based therapies. 🔗 https://med.stanford.edu/autis....mcenter/annual-autis

📌 ABAI 20th Annual Autism Conference (Jan 15-17, 2026, NYC): Explore outcomes research and care coordination platforms. 🔗 https://www.abainternational.o....rg/events/autism-202

This funding and these events represent hope and progress for our community!

💬 Which conference are you most interested in attending? What research area excites you the most? Share your thoughts below!