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      Autism Research and NIDCD


One of the hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the diminished ability to communicate effectively—particularly in the use and understanding of language. NIDCD supports research that looks at speech and language abilities and differences in individuals with ASD. NIDCD also supports research efforts to improve the early diagnosis of ASD and to develop effective treatments to address the communication challenges faced by many with ASD. NIDCD participates in and supports NIH’s Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) Program, a trans-NIH initiative that supports large-scale multidisciplinary studies on ASD.Funding Opportunities and Notices from grants.nih.govFunding opportunities and notices involving NIDCD and autism (NIDCD may be the "issuing" agency or a "participating" agency)ResearchNIDCD-funded autism-related research (see NIH’s RePORTER and enter "autism" in the Text Search field and "NIDCD" in the Agency/Institute/Center field)2023 NIDCD-sponsored workshop summary: Minimally Verbal/Non-Speaking Individuals With Autism: Research Directions for Interventions to Promote Language and Communication2022 Report to Congress on Supportive Services for Individuals with Autism, Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)2022 Summary of Advances in Autism Research, Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)Strategic Planning2021-2023 Update: Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Strategic Plan for Autism Research, Services, and PolicyNIDCD and Grantee NewsNew research shows how brain inflammation in children may cause neurological disorders such as autism or schizophrenia 10/12/2023New genetic clues uncovered in largest study of families with multiple children with autism 7/30/2023‘A catalyst for change’: NIH makes first call for research supporting minimally verbal autistic people 7/18/2023Institute for Basic Research study finds a routine hearing test may help diagnose autism in newborns 3/30/2023Toddlers’ attention to ‘motherese’ speech may be used to diagnose autism 2/8/2023NIH awards $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence program 9/6/2022Using social cues to adjust conversational behavior may be challenging for autistic children and teens 3/15/2022When Mom talks, are infants with ASD listening? 1/3/2022Research shows crucial intervention period for infants with autism spectrum disorder 11/30/2021Hearing test may detect autism in newborns 11/12/2020In some children with autism, "social" and "visual" neural circuits don’t quite connect 12/17/2019NIH awards funding for early autism screening 11/6/2019Brain response to mom’s voice differs in kids with autism 2/26/2019NIH awards nearly $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence program 9/7/2017Fact SheetAutism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children
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      March 7, 2024
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