Nine new autism research projects to be funded.
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2013
The autism community has demanded more research to understand what is causing autism and to develop better treatments, said ASF President Alison Singer. We are proud to be able to increase our research funding in response to this national health crisis and we are especially grateful to all our donors and volunteers who have come together to support autism research and make these grants possible.
This year, the Autism Science Foundation will fund just over $350,000 in grants. In its four years of operation, ASF has funded over $1.1 million in grants.
ASF attracts outstanding applicants across the board, representing a broad range of perspectives on autism science, said Dr. Matthew State, Chair of the ASF Scientific Advisory Board and Chairman of the Psychiatry Department at the University of California, San Francisco. These projects show great potential to move the field forward.
The following projects were selected for 2013 funding:
3-Year Early Career Award:
Multi-Site, Randomized, Controlled Implementation Trial of an Evidence-Based, Adult and Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Elementary School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Co-funded with the FAR Fund
Treatment Grant:
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Autism Science Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Recipients