๐งฉ HUGE BOOST FOR AUTISM RESEARCH & SUPPORT IN 2026!
Great news! Congress has approved nearly $400 million for autism research and programs this year. This means more resources for understanding autism, developing better therapies, and supporting autistic individuals and their families.
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HRSA autism programs will get $57.344 million to train healthcare professionals in autism-informed care.
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The CDC will receive $28.1 million for autism efforts, including prevalence studies and early diagnosis/outreach.
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Plus, there are pilot grants focusing on profound autism to identify causes and effective therapies!
๐ก Want to learn more about the latest advances? Check out these upcoming conferences:
๐ UCLA Advances in Autism 2026 (May 8)
๐ Stanford 2026 Annual Autism Update
๐ Yale 2026 Autism Conference (free)
๐ https://medschool.ucla.edu/eve....nts/advances-in-auti
๐ https://med.stanford.edu/autis....mcenter/annual-autis
๐ These investments and events are a step forward in creating a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone on the autism spectrum.
What are you most excited to see come from this increased funding and research? Share your thoughts below! ๐ฌ