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Tomorrow, the IACC votes on its new Strategic Plan. Thousands of pages of public input were not considered in the most recent draft. ASF has joined with other autism organizations to urge the IACC Committee to review and consider ALL public comments. More: bit.ly/4wVIoYp
ASF has submitted a public comment on the draft 2026 IACC Strategic Plan. As the IACC prepares to meet on Thursday, August 27, ASF urges the committee to revise the draft Strategic Plan to better reflect current scientific evidence. More: autismsciencefoundation.org/…
Are you an early-career #autism researcher? Applications are now open for ASF’s 2027 Post-Doctoral Save Our Scientists (SOS) Grants, which provide flexible funding to help researchers continue their work amid changing federal research funding. More: bit.ly/4fuCt7m
Important reminder: The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC) meets tomorrow, July 23, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. View the agenda, access the meeting link, and learn more at I-ACCAutism.org.
Leading autism groups are calling to extend the draft #IACC Strategic Plan public comment period from 4 days to 90 days. Four days isn't enough time to review a complex, 300+ page document that will help shape federal autism research and policy. More: bit.ly/4bq72sD
ASF supports @ProfoundAutism's request for a 90-day extension of the public comment period on the draft IACC Strategic Plan. Read our statement and share your thoughts with the IACC: bit.ly/4yA8uSZ
On the #ASFPodcast, we speak with @EmilyHotezPhD — a clinical psychologist, researcher at @UCLA, & sibling to an autistic adult — whose work focuses on reducing stigma to improve research participation & expand scientifically valid options for families. asfpodcast.org/archives/1983
#ICYMI: On August 14th @TheCatatoniaFoundation and @UWLend shared powerful insights on supporting families affected by #catatonia and how to advocate for loved ones.
youtube.com/@CatatoniaandSev…
🚴♀️ Toronto’s financial community is coming together on September 27 for a cause that matters — and the @CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange is helping to lead the charge.
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On this week’s #ASFpodcast, we speak with the researchers behind the new @JAMANetwork study. Join us for an engaging discussion about why #autism may be missed in #girls. asfpodcast.org/archives/1918
Remarkable new research findings from @Sergiu_P_Pasca which creates a model of the spinothalamic pathway, opening up opportunities to treat not just pain, but sensory issues in those with #autism. This approach is critical to autism research and has enormous potential.
Today in @Nature, we report human sensory #assembloids—the most complex 3D assembloids to date—comprising four integrated parts to recapitulate aspects of the spinothalamic pathway that processes pain stimuli. We use this model to investigate cellular/early circuit level features of genetic pain syndromes. More details to follow.
Work pioneered in the lab by the brilliant Ji-il Kim and Kent Imaizumi, and in close collaboration with @GregScherrer25!
Link below 👇
This week on the #ASFPodcast, Drs. @Joshua_RSmith & Zachary Williams @quantpsychiatry from @VanderbiltU dive into catatonia, an often overlooked condition affecting 10% of those with #autism. Tune in : asfpodcast.org.
ASF Chief Science Officer @AHalladay212 recently joined the Autism Weekly Podcast to discuss key topics, including research advancements from the past year, resources for families, profound autism, and more! Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=0UMvBbQv…
Congratulations to the recipients of ASF’s 2025 Profound Autism Pilot Grants & Predoctoral Fellowships. Six new grants and fellowships will support critical research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with profound #autism. More here: bit.ly/4kFFDG7
Today is #RareDiseaseDay. Around 15% of #autism cases are linked to rare genetic disorders. ASF leads the Alliance for the Genetic Etiologies of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism (AGENDA), bringing together over 40 groups to collaborate on solutions. alliancegenda.org
Aspiring undergraduate #autism researchers – don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship! This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in autism research across various disciplines. Apply here: bit.ly/3EAzOZG
ASF is driven by a singular mission: ensuring science leads the way in improving the lives of people with #autism. Our commitment remains stronger than ever. Read an important message from our President @alisonsinger
autismsciencefoundation.org/…
#Autism is shaped not just by individual factors like #genetics but also by contextual influences—family, school, work, & more. A new #openaccess study organized by ASF CSO @AHalladay212 highlights why understanding these factors is key to better outcomes. bit.ly/4jU636o