Autism Science Foundation

Provides a variety of articles, educational information, community support groups, research studies,  transition to adulthood support as well as an Autism Toolkit.

The Autism Science Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes, and exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

The Autism Science Foundation’s mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.

Our organization adheres to rigorous scientific standards and values. We believe that outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families. Every research dollar needs to count.

The Autism Science Foundation’s mission is premised on the following facts and principles:

-Autism is known to have a strong genetic component. Research must aim to discover the mechanisms of action that trigger autism, as well as safe, effective, and novel treatments to enhance the quality of life for children and adults currently affected.

-Early diagnosis and early intervention are critical to helping people with autism reach their potential, but educational, vocational, and support services must be applied across the lifespan. Science has a critical role to play in creating evidence-based, effective lifespan interventions.

Vaccines save lives; they do not cause autism. Numerous studies have failed to show a causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccine safety research should continue to be conducted by the public health system in order to ensure vaccine safety and maintain confidence in our national vaccine program, but further investment of limited autism research dollars is not warranted at this time.

Location

3 Continental Road
Scarsdale, 10583, NY

Accessible Location: No

Details

Type of Organization	Nonprofit (501c3)
Categories	Advocacy, Conferences, Disability Specific, Emotional Support, Resource/Lending Library, Teen Activity
Services offered in Spanish?	No
Newsletter?	yes
Child Care Available?	No
Age Range	All Ages
Disability Categories	Medical Condition, Mental Health Disorder
Does this organization belong to all disabilities?	No
This organization belongs to these diagnoses	Autism Spectrum Disorder (Pervasive Developmental Disorder)
Is this a statewide service?	yes
Website	http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org
Contact Name
Email Address	[email protected]
Phone Number

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