Each year, the IACC releases its annual list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The 20 studies selected have given new insight into the complex causes of autism and potential risk factors, studied clues that could lead to earlier diagnosis, and evaluated promising early intervention strategies.
The advances also address the prevalence of ASD both in the United States and internationally, as well as the service needs of people with ASD across the lifespan. The 2013 Summary of Advances provides short, plain language synopses of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of peer-reviewed articles nominated by the members. Articles are grouped according to the questions of the IACC Strategic Plan for ASD Research.
- Introduction
- Articles Selected for the Summary of Advances
- Question 1: When Should I Be Concerned?
- Question 2: How Can I Understand What Is Happening?
- Question 3: What Caused This To Happen and Can This Be Prevented?
- Question 4: Which Treatments and Interventions will Help?
- Question 5: Where Can I Turn for Services?
- Question 6: What Does the Future Hold, Particularly for Adults?
- Question 7: What Other Infrastructure and Surveillance Needs Must Be Met?
- Citation List – Articles Selected for the 2012 Summary of Advances
- Full Listing of Nominated Articles
- About the IACC
- IACC Member Roster
- Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) Staff List
