Autism CARES Network Initiative
As a result of the Combating Autism Act signed into law in December 2006, HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau has been able to hold a competitive grant process to both supplement current LEND programs to expand their training efforts in the field of autism as well as fund additional LEND programs in states that did not have one (click here for more information on the legislation and here to view the press release). These additional resources will increase the number of interdisciplinary professionals who are able to identify, assess, diagnose, and serve children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities.
The purpose of the Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI) National Interdisciplinary Training Resource Center (NTRC) at AUCD is to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents who have, or are at risk for developing, ASDs and other developmental disabilities. The Resource Center accomplishes this by providing technical assistance to interdisciplinary training programs (such as the LENDs, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) programs, and others) to better train professionals to utilize valid and reliable screening tools to diagnose or rule out and provide evidence-based interventions for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. The NTRC at AUCD assists in training grantees in accomplishing these activities and ensure coordination of CAAI projects.
News
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Action Alert: COVID-19
On Tuesday May 12, 2020, Congressional House leadership introduced legislative language for a proposed Package 4 of COVID-19 relief. This 1,815 page bill is a look at Democratic priorities for Package 4.
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HHS Releases Report to Congress on Combating Autism Act
from http://iacc.hhs.gov
This report to Congress, required by the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011, provides programmatic and budget information from lead agencies and updates on autism prevalence, diagnosis, screening, and average age for intervention.
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AUCD 2009 Annual Meeting & Conference
The 2009 AUCD Conference was held November 8-11 in Washington, DC. Over 500 network members and friends in attendance deemed this year's event "one of the best ever."
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Autism and the Somali Community
During the fall of 2008, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Somali community began a dialogue related to concerns expressed by the community about the number of preschool Somali children with a classification of autism in the Minneapolis Public Schools. During this process, a need for more information was identified. A Web page was created to be a portal for resources and information on autism for Somali families.
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Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819) Introduced
On April 2, World Autism Day, Sens. Durbin (D-IL), Casey (D-PA), and Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819)
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April is Autism Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Day highlights autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge autism and share information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. WAAD also celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism. Read more about WAAD activities, how you can join in, and what AUCD is doing to help spread the word about autism.
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Siblings Share Their Stories of Autism in Book
"Autism and Me" examines autism through the experiences of siblings
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Researchers Identify Gene Variant Associated with Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Study may increase understanding of genetic risks for autism
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Advisory Panel Releases First Federal Strategic Plan for Autism Research
The IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research will advise federal agencies and Congress on needs and opportunities for research investigating autism.
- Jennifer Bogin, MSEd, BCBA Joins AUCD Staff
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ASA Publishes Model Legislation for Autism Insurance Coverage
Publication designed to help states, families come together to create appropriate, cost-effective solutions for people with autism.
- Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities from Sage Journals
- MIND Institute Study Shows Increase in Autism Not Due to Better Counting
Resources
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Action Alert: COVID-19
On Tuesday May 12, 2020, Congressional House leadership introduced legislative language for a proposed Package 4 of COVID-19 relief. This 1,815 page bill is a look at Democratic priorities for Package 4.
-
HHS Releases Report to Congress on Combating Autism Act
from http://iacc.hhs.gov
This report to Congress, required by the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011, provides programmatic and budget information from lead agencies and updates on autism prevalence, diagnosis, screening, and average age for intervention.
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AUCD 2009 Annual Meeting & Conference
The 2009 AUCD Conference was held November 8-11 in Washington, DC. Over 500 network members and friends in attendance deemed this year's event "one of the best ever."
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AUCD Staff Participate in Triathlon for Autism
Funds raised will go to autism research, assisting families dealing with autism, advocating for public policy that understands autism, and increasing community awareness of autism.
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Autism and the Somali Community
During the fall of 2008, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Somali community began a dialogue related to concerns expressed by the community about the number of preschool Somali children with a classification of autism in the Minneapolis Public Schools. During this process, a need for more information was identified. A Web page was created to be a portal for resources and information on autism for Somali families.
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Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819) Introduced
On April 2, World Autism Day, Sens. Durbin (D-IL), Casey (D-PA), and Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819)
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April is Autism Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Day highlights autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge autism and share information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. WAAD also celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism. Read more about WAAD activities, how you can join in, and what AUCD is doing to help spread the word about autism.
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Siblings Share Their Stories of Autism in Book
"Autism and Me" examines autism through the experiences of siblings
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Researchers Identify Gene Variant Associated with Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Study may increase understanding of genetic risks for autism
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Advisory Panel Releases First Federal Strategic Plan for Autism Research
The IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research will advise federal agencies and Congress on needs and opportunities for research investigating autism.
- Jennifer Bogin, MSEd, BCBA Joins AUCD Staff
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ASA Publishes Model Legislation for Autism Insurance Coverage
Publication designed to help states, families come together to create appropriate, cost-effective solutions for people with autism.
- Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities from Sage Journals
- MIND Institute Study Shows Increase in Autism Not Due to Better Counting
- 2008 Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI): Meeting Presentations
- 2008 Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI): Meeting Notes
