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ACL Awards Six Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2024
U.S. Congress
House overwhelmingly passes Smith’s new legislation to provide robust funding and enhanced support for Americans with autism
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith
September 18, 2024
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U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $251 Million to Improve Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
September 10, 2024
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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care
The White House
September 9, 2024
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury Issue Final Rules Strengthening Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Benefits
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 9, 2024
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Alison Barkoff Announces Departure From HHS
Administration for Community Living
August 29, 2024
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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Social Security Administration
August 27, 2024
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HUD Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 27, 2024
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ACL Awards $5 Million to Volunteer Program That Supports Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
August 27, 2024
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CMS Releases Informational Bulletin to Promote Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 19, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $140 Million to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 14, 2024
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The Implicit and Explicit Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Clinical Trials
National Council on Disability
August 14, 2024
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Requirements and Considerations for the Provision of Out-of-State Services for the Benefit of VR Program Recipients
U.S. Department of Education
August 5, 2024
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New Online Respite Care Provider Training for States and Communities
Administration for Community Living
August 1, 2024
U.S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau to Meet with Stakeholders on Disability Data Needs
U.S. Census Bureau
July 31, 2024
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Senator Collins' Bipartisan Bill to Support Autism Research, Training, and Services Passes Out of Committee
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
July 31, 2024
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Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
July 26, 2024
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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Home Care Workforce
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 24, 2024
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United States Attorney's Office Reaches Settlement to Reform Wayne County Jail
U.S. Department of Justice
July 15, 2024
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Input Needed: Addition of “Care Workers” in Standard Occupational Classification
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2024
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CMS Call for Measures: HCBS Quality Measure Set Review
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2024
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CMS Releases 2024 Autism Infographic About Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Beneficiaries
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
July 11, 2024
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Advancing Disability Research Through Community Engagement
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 9, 2024
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New Core Grants Awarded to Three UCEDDs
Administration for Community Living
July 1, 2024
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Release: Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 1, 2024
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2024 NOFO: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) National Technical Assistance Center
Federal Transit Administration
July 1, 2024
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Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification
National Institute of Mental Health
June 13, 2024
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ACL Announces Nearly $2 Million To Support State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
June 11, 2024
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Request for Information on Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity
Office of Science and Technology Policy
May 30, 2024
2023 Report to Congress Cover
HHS Releases FY 2019-2023 Report to Congress on Federal Autism Activities
Office of National Autism Coordination
May 29, 2024
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Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 3935
The White House
May 16, 2024
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Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
Social Security Administration
May 9, 2024
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Funding Opportunities for Disability Employment Research Projects
Administration for Community Living
May 2, 2024
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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
May 1, 2024
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Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
April 29, 2023
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SAR-TAC Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
Administration for Community Living
April 29, 2024
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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 26, 2024
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The National Caregiver Champion Collaborative Opens Registration
Administration for Community Living
April 26, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 25, 2024
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Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening
National Institute of Mental Health
April 23, 2023
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Improving HCBS Access and Quality: Groundbreaking New Rule From CMS
Administration for Community Living
April 22, 2024
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Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule (CMS-2442-F)
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
April 22, 2024
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Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
April 18, 2024
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Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 18, 2024
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HHS Leadership Marks One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Care Executive Order
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 18, 2024
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Social Security to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy
Social Security Administration
April 17, 2024
Federal News Network
Lawmakers push skills-based hiring for federal contractors
Federal News Network
April 10, 2024
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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Highlights Substantial Progress on the President’s Care Agenda During Month of Action on Care
The White House
April 9, 2024
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U.S. Department of Education Announces $236 Million in Available Grant Funding to Create a 21st Century Workforce of Youth and Adults with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
April 9, 2024
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Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
April 8, 2024
Joshua Gordon and Susan Daniels
Autism Acceptance Month: The Importance of Lived Experience Perspectives
Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., NIMH Director and Susan Daniels, Ph.D., HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the NIMH Office of National Autism Coordination
April 4, 2024
United Nations
Secretary-General’s message on World Autism Awareness DayGo to website disclaimer
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2024
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A Proclamation on World Autism Acceptance Day, 2024
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2024
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A World of Opportunities: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems through The Link Center
Administration for Community Living
March 28, 2024
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Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments
Social Security Administration
March 27, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Biden-Harris Administration Builds on the Success of the Affordable Care Act by Streamlining Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 27, 2024
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Request for Information: Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement with the Federal Government
Office for Management and Budget
March 20, 2024
IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report cover, which includes those words and charts
Release of the 2019-2020 IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of National Autism Coordination
March 7, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Releases NIDILRR FY 2021-2022 Organization Highlights Report
Administration for Community Living
March 7, 2024
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Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums
The White House
March 6, 2024
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RERC on Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living Among People with Cognitive Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 5, 2024
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Federal News

Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Six Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2024
U.S. Congress
House overwhelmingly passes Smith’s new legislation to provide robust funding and enhanced support for Americans with autism
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith
September 18, 2024
Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $251 Million to Improve Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
September 10, 2024
White House Logo
FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care
The White House
September 9, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury Issue Final Rules Strengthening Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Benefits
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 9, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Alison Barkoff Announces Departure From HHS
Administration for Community Living
August 29, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Social Security Administration
August 27, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
HUD Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 27, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards $5 Million to Volunteer Program That Supports Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
August 27, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
CMS Releases Informational Bulletin to Promote Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 19, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $140 Million to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 14, 2024
National Council on Disability Logo
The Implicit and Explicit Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Clinical Trials
National Council on Disability
August 14, 2024
Department of Education Logo
Requirements and Considerations for the Provision of Out-of-State Services for the Benefit of VR Program Recipients
U.S. Department of Education
August 5, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Online Respite Care Provider Training for States and Communities
Administration for Community Living
August 1, 2024
U.S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau to Meet with Stakeholders on Disability Data Needs
U.S. Census Bureau
July 31, 2024
US Sentate Logo
Senator Collins' Bipartisan Bill to Support Autism Research, Training, and Services Passes Out of Committee
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
July 31, 2024
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
July 26, 2024
US Sentate Logo
Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Home Care Workforce
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 24, 2024
Department of Justice Logo
United States Attorney's Office Reaches Settlement to Reform Wayne County Jail
U.S. Department of Justice
July 15, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Input Needed: Addition of “Care Workers” in Standard Occupational Classification
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
CMS Call for Measures: HCBS Quality Measure Set Review
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
CMS Releases 2024 Autism Infographic About Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Beneficiaries
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
July 11, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Advancing Disability Research Through Community Engagement
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 9, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Core Grants Awarded to Three UCEDDs
Administration for Community Living
July 1, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Release: Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 1, 2024
Federal Transit Administration
2024 NOFO: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) National Technical Assistance Center
Federal Transit Administration
July 1, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification
National Institute of Mental Health
June 13, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Nearly $2 Million To Support State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
June 11, 2024
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Request for Information on Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity
Office of Science and Technology Policy
May 30, 2024
2023 Report to Congress Cover
HHS Releases FY 2019-2023 Report to Congress on Federal Autism Activities
Office of National Autism Coordination
May 29, 2024
White House Logo
Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 3935
The White House
May 16, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
Social Security Administration
May 9, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Funding Opportunities for Disability Employment Research Projects
Administration for Community Living
May 2, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
May 1, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
April 29, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
SAR-TAC Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
Administration for Community Living
April 29, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 26, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
The National Caregiver Champion Collaborative Opens Registration
Administration for Community Living
April 26, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 25, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening
National Institute of Mental Health
April 23, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
Improving HCBS Access and Quality: Groundbreaking New Rule From CMS
Administration for Community Living
April 22, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule (CMS-2442-F)
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
April 22, 2024
Department of Justice Logo
Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
April 18, 2024
White House Logo
Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 18, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Leadership Marks One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Care Executive Order
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 18, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy
Social Security Administration
April 17, 2024
Federal News Network
Lawmakers push skills-based hiring for federal contractors
Federal News Network
April 10, 2024
White House Logo
FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Highlights Substantial Progress on the President’s Care Agenda During Month of Action on Care
The White House
April 9, 2024
Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education Announces $236 Million in Available Grant Funding to Create a 21st Century Workforce of Youth and Adults with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
April 9, 2024
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
April 8, 2024
Joshua Gordon and Susan Daniels
Autism Acceptance Month: The Importance of Lived Experience Perspectives
Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., NIMH Director and Susan Daniels, Ph.D., HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the NIMH Office of National Autism Coordination
April 4, 2024
United Nations
Secretary-General’s message on World Autism Awareness DayGo to website disclaimer
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2024
White House Logo
A Proclamation on World Autism Acceptance Day, 2024
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
A World of Opportunities: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems through The Link Center
Administration for Community Living
March 28, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments
Social Security Administration
March 27, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Biden-Harris Administration Builds on the Success of the Affordable Care Act by Streamlining Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 27, 2024
White House Logo
Request for Information: Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement with the Federal Government
Office for Management and Budget
March 20, 2024
IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report cover, which includes those words and charts
Release of the 2019-2020 IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of National Autism Coordination
March 7, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Releases NIDILRR FY 2021-2022 Organization Highlights Report
Administration for Community Living
March 7, 2024
White House Logo
Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums
The White House
March 6, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
RERC on Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living Among People with Cognitive Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 5, 2024
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Science News

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Release: Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 1, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification
National Institute of Mental Health
June 13, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
April 29, 2023
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Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be linked to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, NIH-funded study suggests
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
January 9, 2024
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Science Update: Pain experienced during newborn intensive care could influence preterm infants’ neurodevelopment, suggests NIH-funded study
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 1, 2023
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Digital autism screening tool shows promise in NIH-funded study
National Institutes of Health
October 2, 2023
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Enhancing autism research: diversifying cohorts, reducing disparities
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
June 2023
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Expansion of ADDM Network Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 14, 2023
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ADDM Network Expands Surveillance to Identify Healthcare Needs and Transition Planning for Youth
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 27, 2023
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Medicaid Data Show Wide Differences in Mental Health Care in the United States
National Institute of Mental Health
March 23, 2023
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Attention to Geometric Images May Offer Biomarker for Some Toddlers with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 13, 2023
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Science Update: Infants' cries may predict later developmental problems, NIH-funded study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
February 10, 2023
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CMS Offers Roadmap for States to Help Connect Children with Complex Medical Conditions to Critical Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 1, 2022
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Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
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Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
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Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
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Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
April 26, 2021
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Research Highlight: Testing and Refining Biomarkers to Support Intervention Research for Children with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
October 28, 2020
Dr. Francis Collins and Director Dr. Diana Bianchi
What We Know About COVID-19’s Effects on Child and Maternal Health
NIH Director's Blog
July 30, 2020
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Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism
NIH News Releases
May 18, 2020
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NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
NIH News Releases
May 7, 2020
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Piecing Together the Genetic Puzzle of Autism
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 22, 2020
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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
National Institutes of Health
April 2, 2020
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