Autism Care Network

The Autism Care Network is the first of its kind Learning Health Network for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Made up of 20 academic institutions and children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada, the Network connects families, researchers and healthcare teams to continuously improve person- and family-centered autism care. By advancing research developments and clinical knowledge about ASD, the Network enables more personalized care and better quality of life for autistic people and their families.

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View the Autism Care Network Annual Report

In its inaugural year as the Autism Care Network, the Network made meaningful impact in:

Improving clinical care

  • Made improvements in standardizing care for ADHD, anxiety and irritability
  • Increased provider screening for child safety concerns from 71% to 91%
  • Launched 2 research studies to improve precision autism care and early identification

Expanding access to care

  • Offered autism training to providers in 16 countries to increase their knowledge and skills
  • Connected families in all 50 states and 37 countries with resources and access to autism experts

Engaging families and self-advocates

  • Partnered with families and self-advocates on Network activities, community trainings and research projects
  • Co-authored 3 published manuscripts and developed community resources

For the most recent Autism Care Network accomplishments, read our 2021 Network Annual Report and the Annual Report one-pager in English and Spanish.

View our family resources

  • How to Use Anxiety Strategies to Help Your Child with Autism - English and Spanish
  • How to Use Visual Supports to Help Your Child with Autism - English and Spanish
  • How to Use Behavioral Health Treatment to Help Your Child with Autism - English and Spanish
  • How to Use Irritability Strategies to Help Your Child with Autism - English and Spanish
  • How to Use Sleep Strategies to Help Your Child with Autism - English and Spanish

View our clinical resources

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