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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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

Joint statement from the Autism Science Foundation and 12 other organizations calling on the IACC to review all public input before voting on its Strategic Plan. Signatories include Autism Science Foundation, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, Autistic People of Color Fund, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, The Arc, National Rehabilitation Association, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Coalition of Autism Scientists, CommunicationFIRST, Institute for Exceptional Care, and Profound Autism Alliance.

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

Graphic announcing the Autism Science Foundation's 2027 Post-Doctoral Save Our Scientists (SOS) Grant Program Request for Applications, with a laboratory background featuring test tubes and a flask.

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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 www.I-ACCAutism.org.

Blue graphic announcing the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC) virtual meeting on July 23, 2026. The meeting is open to the public and welcomes oral comments during the meeting and written comments submitted through the I-ACC website. Visit i-accautism.org for details.

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A milestone for profound #autism research: A new paper published in Molecular Autism, co-authored by ASF President Alison Singer and Chief Science Officer Alycia Halladay, PhD, establishes a consensus research definition of profound autism. Read it here: bit.ly/4xRLpL8

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

ASF is now accepting applications for Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to help scientists expand the scope, increase efficiency, and accelerate active #autism #research projects. Applications are due July 6. Apply: bit.ly/4dHOTYw

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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...

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

#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

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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