What research objectives does Autism Speaks set itself and in what timescale?
Based on our deepening understanding of the genetics of autism and of differences in the autistic brain, Autism Speaks believes that significant progress in determining and understanding the causes of autism will be made over the next ten years. Research on the baby siblings of children affected by autism, who are known to be at higher risk, is bringing forward the point at which early signs of unusual development can be detected to around one year of age. This research has the potential for opening an early window of opportunity for effective intervention. Autism Speaks in the UK has a particular objective to increase autism research capacity in the UK through the encouragement of additional fellowships and new senior academic positions.
