Statement on Genetic Research & Autism
For Autism Acceptance Month 2022, ASAN is releasing a statement on genetic research and autism. Written in plain language, this statement gives background information on…
April 2, 2022
Research
Open letter to the Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism
This document is available as a PDF here. In December 2021, ASAN responded to a report by The Lancet on the future of autism services…
February 14, 2022
Functioning Labels Harm Autistic People
On December 6th, a group of autism researchers commissioned by The Lancet released a report on the future of autism services and research. This report…
December 9, 2021
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….
November 22, 2021
Comments submitted to PCORI Science of Engagement Request for Information
Science of Engagement Funding InitiativePatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)Via Electronic Mail: SoE-RFI@pcori.org1828 L Street, NW, Suite 900Washington, DC 20036 These comments are available as a…
November 19, 2021
Action Alert: Share your ideas for autism research!
Autism research often focuses on what non-autistic people think is important. While self-advocates have been calling for more research that could materially improve the lives…
November 5, 2021
Comments for October 13-14th IACC Meeting
These comments are available as a PDF here. Thank you for the opportunity to submit written comments on the IACC’s public meeting on October 13th…
October 13, 2021
ASAN, DREDF File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Reproductive Health Case
This brief is available as a PDF here. On Monday, ASAN and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) filed an amicus brief in…
September 22, 2021
ASAN Commends FDA’s Move to Appeal Judge Rotenberg Center Ruling
ASAN is pleased that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed an appeal to a court ruling that would enable the Judge Rotenberg Center…
September 10, 2021
Racism is a Public Health Issue
by Sandy Ho Content warnings: statements about medical trauma (no graphic descriptions) and mention of eating and exercise I recently observed that there were a few additional…
August 24, 2021
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ASAN July Newsletter Dear friends, This has been a busy month for ASAN, full of advocacy and new resources to share. We celebrated the 31st…
July 30, 2021
Autism Research: Nothing About Us, Without Us!
Today, the new membership of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) was announced. The IACC is a committee that advises the federal government on autism…
July 7, 2021