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Memorandum on CAA Re-Authorization

…the use of stigmatizing language. By naming its primary autism-related legislation the “Combating Autism Act,” Congress devalues the lives of autistic individuals. The purpose federal autism-related activities should not be…

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Autism Education for Law Enforcement Officers

…Department of Public Health, December 2005, Prevalence Estimates of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Massachusetts (2) Debbaudt, Dennis and Darla Rothman, Ph.D. “Contact with Individuals with Autism: Effective Resolutions.”…

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Join us for the 2024 Annual Gala!

…learn and progress in her mission. Ally to the Autistic Community 2024 Award: Shannon Des Roches Rosa Shannon Rosa is senior editor of Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism, an autism

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Comments for April 13-14th IACC Meeting

…support for high-quality autism research. The Background Behind “Profound Autism” On December 6, 2021, the Lancet Commission, a group of 32 autism researchers, clinicians, and advocates, released a report that…

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ASAN Comments on the IACC Strategic Plan

These comments were submitted to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) regarding their strategic plan. Every year the government distributes funds for research on autism. The IACC makes recommendations about…

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