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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 20h

Federal funding news for #researchers: ARPA-H is supporting #autism research through its SPECTRA program, which aims to improve individualized care and quality of life for autistic people across the lifespan. Review the announcement: arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

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SPECTRA

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research ranging in scale from molecular to societal to deliver health breakthroughs in years, not decades.

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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 · 20/11/2025

We're appalled to find that the CDC’s “Autism & Vaccines” webpage has been changed and distorted, replacing science and evidence-based information with anti-vaccine rhetoric and lies. The science is clear: vaccines do not cause autism. Our statement: autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releas...

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CDC’s New Autism Webpage Distorts Science and Rejects Decades of Evidence on Vaccine Safety - Autism Science Foundation

NEW YORK, NY (November 20, 2025) We are appalled to find that the content on the CDC webpage “Autism and Vaccines” has been changed and distorted, and is now filled with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outr...

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

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

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

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Opinion | The Case for Splitting Up the Autism Spectrum

Science recognizes autism subtypes -- the DSM should too

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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 · 07/08/2025

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

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Data vs. Doubt: Danish Scientist Responds to U.S. HHS Secretary Critique of Aluminum Vaccine Study

Anders Hviid, August 3, 2025, Copenhagen In his opinion piece published August 1, 2025, on Trialsite News, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raises a number of methodol...

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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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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

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdKi...

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New Avenues in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Research Featuring Dr. Boaz Barak and Haitham Amal

YouTube video by Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

@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

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RFK Jr.’s Autism Time Machine

The health secretary’s approach to the condition gives the impression that two decades of research simply never happened.

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

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...

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SPACES catatonia series

Event by Autism Science Foundation on Friday, June 20 2025

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autismsciencefd.bsky.social @autismsciencefd.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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

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