IACC Summary of Advances Discussion (Virtual)

The purpose of this IACC meeting is to discuss the committee’s nominations of articles for the 2024 IACC Summary of Advances in Autism Research report. The final report will summarize the top 20 advances in autism biomedical and services research, as selected by the IACC.

Topic	Topic Description
Date:	Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time:	2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Access:	A recording of the webinar will be posted to this page a few days after the meeting.
Cost:	The event is free and open to the public.
Disability Accommodations:	Captioning is available within Zoom. Individuals whose full virtual participation in the meeting will require special accommodations (e.g., sign language or interpreting services, etc.) should contact Rebecca Martin at Rebecca.martin@nih.gov or 301-435-0886. Please make accommodation requests 7 business days prior to the event.

Time

Event

2:00 p.m.

Welcome and Roll Call

Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D.
Acting Director, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Chair, IACC

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.
Executive Secretary, IACC; HHS National Autism Coordinator; Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, NIMH

2:10

Update on the Autism CARES Act of 2024

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.
Executive Secretary, IACC; HHS National Autism Coordinator; Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, NIMH

2:20

Overview of 2024 IACC Summary of Advances

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.
Executive Secretary, IACC; HHS National Autism Coordinator; Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, NIMH

2:25

Discussion of 2024 IACC Summary of Advances Nominated Articles

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.
Executive Secretary, IACC; HHS National Autism Coordinator; Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, NIMH

Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D.
Acting Director, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Chair, IACC

2:25	Nominated articles for Question 1: Screening and Diagnosis
2:35	Nominated articles for Question 2: Biology
2:55	Nominated articles for Question 3: Genetic and Environmental Factors
3:05	Nominated articles for Question 4: Interventions
3:15	Nominated articles for Question 5: Services and Supports
3:25	Nominated articles for Question 6: Lifespan
3:35	Nominated articles for Question 7: Infrastructure and Prevalence

3:45

Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D.
Acting Director, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Chair, IACC

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.
Executive Secretary, IACC; HHS National Autism Coordinator; Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, NIMH

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