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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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As ADA reaches 32nd anniversary, Casey introduces bills to ensure people with disabilities are not sidelined from running for and serving in local government
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 25, 2022
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U.S. AbilityOne Commission Ends Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contracts
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
July 21, 2022
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New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
July 19, 2022
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Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment
U.S. Department of Labor
July 11, 2022
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DOT Announces First-Ever Bill of Rights for Passengers with Disabilities, Calls on Airlines to Seat Families Together Free of Charge
U.S. Department of Transportation
July 8, 2022
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To Mark Disability Pride Month and the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HUD Reaffirms Its Commitment to Community Living for Individuals with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
July 1, 2022
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Serving LGBTQI+ People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
June 30, 2022
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OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
June 28, 2022
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Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over-Institutionalization of Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
June 22, 2022
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US Department of Labor To Recognize Importance Of Disability, Equity In Workforce During National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
U.S. Department of Labor
June 22, 2022
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Justice Department Secures Groundbreaking Settlement Agreement with Meta Platforms, Formerly Known as Facebook, to Resolve Allegations of Discriminatory Advertising
U.S. Department of Justice
June 21, 2022
Department of Labor logo
US Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Law Limiting Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities, Takes Decisive Action to Enforce the Law
U.S. Department of Labor
June 16, 2022
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Pallone And Eshoo Applaud House Passage Of FDA User Fees Reauthorization Package
Congressman Frank Pallone and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
June 8, 2022
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Senators Collins, Menendez Introduce Bill to Train, Support Autism Caregivers
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
June 7, 2022
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Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
2020 Summary of Advances Cover
2020 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 7, 2022
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Seeking Grant Reviewers with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 3, 2022
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HHS Extends American Rescue Plan Spending Deadline for States to Expand and Enhance Home- and Community-Based Services for People with Medicaid
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
June 3, 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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NCD Report Recommends Congressional Action on Federal Benefits for Americans with Disabilities in U.S. Territories
National Council on Disability
May 25, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
U.S. Department of Education
May 24, 2022
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Education Department Hosted Virtual Summit, Announced New Efforts and Resources for Supporting Mental Health and Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
May 23, 2022
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Brown, Colleagues Call For GAO Study Into The Barriers Americans With Disabilities Face Accessing Healthcare
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 20, 2022
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring
ADA.gov, U.S. Department of Justice
May 12, 2022
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
RCC Partners to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May 10, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Intent to Strengthen and Protect Rights for Students with Disabilities by Amending Regulations Implementing Section 504
U.S. Department of Education
May 6, 2022
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Brown, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Supplemental Security Income Program To Stop Punishing Americans For Saving For Emergencies
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 3, 2022
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Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
April 28, 2022
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 27, 2022
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Funding Opportunity for Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
April 27, 2022
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Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone
U.S. Department of Labor
April 25, 2022
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Multistage Autism Screening in Early Intervention Settings May Reduce Disparities
National Institute on Mental Health
April 21, 2022
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Vaccinating Children with Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 19, 2022
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Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan
Social Security Administration
April 14, 2022
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U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day
UN Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2022
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A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2022
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Former Employees of Beaver County Health Care Facility Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges Related to Alleged Assaults Against Disabled Residents
U.S. Department of Justice
March 25, 2022
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Letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D
U.S. Department of Education
March 24, 2022
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Department of Justice Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA
U.S. Department of Justice
March 21, 2022
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Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
March 18, 2022
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
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ACL Announces Call for Nominations for Two Advisory Councils
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
US Senate logo
Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration To Create A Beneficiary Advocate Position
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
March 9, 2022
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NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD
National Council on Disability
March 9, 2022
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Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
March 3, 2022
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CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 3, 2022
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Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools
U.S. Department of Education
February 28, 2022
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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Address Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19
The White House
February 24, 2022
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Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities
Government Accountability Office
February 23, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504
U.S. Department of Education
February 16, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities
National Council on Disability
February 14, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Jill Jacobs as Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
February 14, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
Mother holding child
CDC Updates Its Developmental Milestones Checklist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
February 8, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Person-Centered Practices Resources
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with Disabilities under Section 504 and Section 1557
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
February 4, 2022
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Federal News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
U.S Senate Seal
As ADA reaches 32nd anniversary, Casey introduces bills to ensure people with disabilities are not sidelined from running for and serving in local government
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 25, 2022
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission logo,which includes those words
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Ends Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contracts
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
July 21, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
July 19, 2022
Department of Labor logo
Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment
U.S. Department of Labor
July 11, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation logo
DOT Announces First-Ever Bill of Rights for Passengers with Disabilities, Calls on Airlines to Seat Families Together Free of Charge
U.S. Department of Transportation
July 8, 2022
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
To Mark Disability Pride Month and the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HUD Reaffirms Its Commitment to Community Living for Individuals with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
July 1, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Serving LGBTQI+ People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
June 30, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
June 28, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over-Institutionalization of Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
June 22, 2022
Department of Labor logo
US Department of Labor To Recognize Importance Of Disability, Equity In Workforce During National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
U.S. Department of Labor
June 22, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Secures Groundbreaking Settlement Agreement with Meta Platforms, Formerly Known as Facebook, to Resolve Allegations of Discriminatory Advertising
U.S. Department of Justice
June 21, 2022
Department of Labor logo
US Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Law Limiting Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities, Takes Decisive Action to Enforce the Law
U.S. Department of Labor
June 16, 2022
US Congress logo
Pallone And Eshoo Applaud House Passage Of FDA User Fees Reauthorization Package
Congressman Frank Pallone and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
June 8, 2022
U.S. Senate Logo
Senators Collins, Menendez Introduce Bill to Train, Support Autism Caregivers
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
June 7, 2022
National Institutes of Health Logo
Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
2020 Summary of Advances Cover
2020 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 7, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Seeking Grant Reviewers with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 3, 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
HHS Extends American Rescue Plan Spending Deadline for States to Expand and Enhance Home- and Community-Based Services for People with Medicaid
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
June 3, 2022
National Institutes of Health Logo
Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD Report Recommends Congressional Action on Federal Benefits for Americans with Disabilities in U.S. Territories
National Council on Disability
May 25, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
U.S. Department of Education
May 24, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Education Department Hosted Virtual Summit, Announced New Efforts and Resources for Supporting Mental Health and Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
May 23, 2022
US Senate logo
Brown, Colleagues Call For GAO Study Into The Barriers Americans With Disabilities Face Accessing Healthcare
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 20, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring
ADA.gov, U.S. Department of Justice
May 12, 2022
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
RCC Partners to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May 10, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education Announces Intent to Strengthen and Protect Rights for Students with Disabilities by Amending Regulations Implementing Section 504
U.S. Department of Education
May 6, 2022
US Senate logo
Brown, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Supplemental Security Income Program To Stop Punishing Americans For Saving For Emergencies
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 3, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
April 28, 2022
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 27, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Funding Opportunity for Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
April 27, 2022
Department of Labor logo
Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone
U.S. Department of Labor
April 25, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Multistage Autism Screening in Early Intervention Settings May Reduce Disparities
National Institute on Mental Health
April 21, 2022
CDC Logo
Vaccinating Children with Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 19, 2022
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan
Social Security Administration
April 14, 2022
United Nations Flag
U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day
UN Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2022
White House Logo
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Former Employees of Beaver County Health Care Facility Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges Related to Alleged Assaults Against Disabled Residents
U.S. Department of Justice
March 25, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D
U.S. Department of Education
March 24, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Department of Justice Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA
U.S. Department of Justice
March 21, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
March 18, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Call for Nominations for Two Advisory Councils
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
US Senate logo
Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration To Create A Beneficiary Advocate Position
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
March 9, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD
National Council on Disability
March 9, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
March 3, 2022
CDC Logo
CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 3, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools
U.S. Department of Education
February 28, 2022
White House Logo
Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Address Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19
The White House
February 24, 2022
US Government Accountability Office Logo
Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities
Government Accountability Office
February 23, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504
U.S. Department of Education
February 16, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities
National Council on Disability
February 14, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Jill Jacobs as Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
February 14, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
Mother holding child
CDC Updates Its Developmental Milestones Checklist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
February 8, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Person-Centered Practices Resources
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with Disabilities under Section 504 and Section 1557
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
February 4, 2022
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Science News

National Institutes of Health Logo
Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
National Institutes of Health Logo
Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
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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