ASF is now accepting applications for our 2026 Profound Autism Pilot Grants. These one-year awards support research aimed at uncovering the causes of profound autism and developing interventions. Open to both established investigators and pre-doctoral fellows. More here: bit.ly/4qYT9aY

Recent funding cuts have affected all levels of science, and early career researchers may be hit the hardest. ASF and the Broad Institute are collecting data to demonstrate the effects of these cuts. We want to hear from you. Click here: redcap.partners.org/redcap/surve...

Large-scale genetic and phenotypic studies show there are biologically and clinically distinct subtypes of #autism, validating differences within the spectrum. Now that science recognizes autism subtypes, the #DSM should too! Read ASF President Alison Singer's @medpagetoday.com op-ed: bit.ly/42APJR1

On this week’s #ASFpodcast, we speak with the researchers behind the new @JAMAnetwork study. Join us for an engaging discussion on findings that reveal why #autism may be missed in #girls. Listen now: asfpodcast.org/archives/1918

Check out this @propublica.org story on how RFK Jr.'s pursuit of fringe #autism theories has forced the shutdown of credible #research on #environmental factors. “We’re talking about probably decades of delays and setbacks,” said ASF CSO Dr. Alycia Halladay in the piece. bit.ly/3HCmVjU

A study by the Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC), funded by ASF, finds that many girls show milder early autism traits, leading to underdiagnosis. Updated tools and training could help identify #autism in girls sooner and improve outcomes. Read the paper here: bit.ly/3J5z8Ov

Must Read! Dr. Anders Hviid responds in TrialSite News, defending his study that shows no link between aluminum in vaccines after criticism from HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Dr. Hviid stands for science: transparent methods, peer review, open debate—not conspiracy or fear. And so do we. bit.ly/3Hkuiwa

Important ASF grant announcement! Federal funding cuts are forcing early-career autism scientists out of #research. To fight back, we’ve launched our new “Save Our Scientists” (SOS) Grants to sustain & empower #postdoctoral investigators & keep #autism research moving forward. More: bit.ly/4lwgnly

#Researchers: Budget cuts at HHS have jeopardized decades of #autism #research. If you’ve received notice of #HHS funding cuts, are facing funding delays, or have experienced reductions in services and supports, please share your experience with us. Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KGVCVS5

Important ASF grant announcement! Federal funding cuts are forcing early-career autism scientists out of #research. To fight back, we’ve launched our new “Save Our Scientists” (SOS) Grants to sustain & empower #postdoctoral investigators & keep #autism research moving forward. More: bit.ly/4lwgnly

#AutismResearchers: The full Autism Inpatient Collection dataset is available. It includes data from 1550 children with #autism who face severe emotional and behavioral challenges. With this resource, investigators can work toward better outcomes for individuals with #ProfoundAutism.
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Here’s yet another way ASF is helping to find the underlying biological causes of #autism. In this interview by @pmsfofficial.bsky.social, Dr. Boaz Barak describes his ASF-funded research analyzing how brain cells communicate in individuals with profound autism.
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@theatlantic.com highlights the impact of the administration's policies on #autism research and cites our ongoing survey, which has revealed “more than $80 million in halted research,” grants in limbo, and lost jobs. These policies are threatening scientific progress. Link: bit.ly/4ezwT1i

Dr Smith and Amy Fisher Lutz from NCSA will be discussing ECT for catatonia on the July 8th meeting of the Supporting People with Autism and Catatonia through Education Support at 1pm eastern. Learn more here: facebook.com/events/s/spa...

Hello autism community! The @AutismScienceFd is now on BlueSky! Tag us!