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February 16, 2012

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Welcome to Autism Speaks My Research Idea!

Thank you for your interest in the Autism Speaks " My Research Idea " campaign and

for sharing our mission of improving the lives of all those affected by autism.

Every three years, Autism Speaks science leadership tackles a major review of

research priorities and goals for the years ahead. As part of this process, we

consult extensively with our scientific advisory boards and committees, which

include leading experts, parents and grandparents of children with autism and

adults on the spectrum.

We have designed this space to invite your input on the types of research you

would like to see in the years ahead. Perhaps you have a specific idea for a

study that could deliver benefits to those affected by autism and their

families. Perhaps you'd like to weigh in on some of the ideas already posted

here. This is your forum. We know our strategic plan for science will benefit

from your input.

You may find it helpful to begin by exploring some of the studies we currently

fund and have funded in the past. You can do so by following this link to the

grant search engine on our website. We fund lots of different kinds of studies

from basic science to treatments. We even fund studies that look at how to

effectively deliver well-validated clinical services to the community. Feel free

to submit any research idea you feel is important. Examples of topics that may

interest you are:

- Causes of autism

- Biological basis of autism

- Early diagnosis and intervention

- Treatments of all kinds (behavioral, medical, alternative, and so on)

throughout the lifespan

- Adolescent and adult development

- Services to promote successful employment

Perhaps you feel we have neglected an important part of the autism community or

you have an idea how to accelerate scientific discoveries. We do ask that you

submit research ideas you would like us to fund. We're not asking advice on what

NOT to fund, but for positive ideas for new research projects. Later this year,

look for a summary report on the Autism Speaks Blog.

As always, the guiding mission of our science program is to improve the lives of

all who struggle with autism and to do so by funding research and developing

resources that will speed the discovery, development and dissemination of the

best therapies, assistive technologies and other supportive programs. Thank you

for being part of this mission.

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