𧩠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.
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Increased funding for training initiatives.
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More comprehensive prevalence studies.
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Spectrum-wide research directives under the Autism CARES Act of 2024.
đ Want to stay updated on the latest breakthroughs? Mark your calendars for these key 2026 conferences:
đ UCLA Advances in Autism (May 8, 2026): Learn about genetics, early intervention, and employment solutions. đ https://medschool.ucla.edu/eve....nts/advances-in-auti
đ Stanford Annual Autism Update: Discover infant biomarkers and AI-based therapies. đ https://med.stanford.edu/autis....mcenter/annual-autis
đ ABAI 20th Annual Autism Conference (Jan 15-17, 2026, NYC): Explore outcomes research and care coordination platforms. đ https://www.abainternational.o....rg/events/autism-202
This funding and these events represent hope and progress for our community!
đŹ Which conference are you most interested in attending? What research area excites you the most? Share your thoughts below!
