ЁЯТб AUTISM FUNDING BOOST: WHAT IT MEANS FOR RESEARCH!
Great news for the autism community! Congress has allocated nearly $400 million in federal funding for autism research, programs, and services in FY2026 under the Autism CARES Act! This includes increases for HRSA, CDC, and NIH, focusing on spectrum-inclusive and transparent research.
тЬЕ Expect to see more advancements in understanding autism therapies, early intervention, the gut-brain connection, biomarkers, genetics, and even profound autism.
ЁЯУМ Keep an eye out for webinars from the Autism Research Institute (ARI) starting in January 2026, covering topics like GI symptoms and behavior, genetics, and metabolomics for diagnostics.
ЁЯФЧ https://autism.org/2026-resear....ch-updates-gi-sympto
ЁЯМЯ This funding will fuel vital work to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families. What research areas are you most excited to see progress in?
ЁЯТм What research areas are you most excited to see progress in? Share your thoughts below!
