Research We Have Funded

July 2008 – Autism Speaks has announced more than $4.5 million in grant awards for basic and clinical research dedicated to autism. The 24 newly funded projects take a variety of approaches towards revealing the underlying biology and causes of autism. Two types of grants were awarded: two-year Pilot grants that explore newer, particularly innovative lines of research, and three-year Basic and Clinical grants that build on more established research.

June 2008 – As part of its commitment to establishing effective treatments for those affected by autism, Autism Speaks has announced more than $3.8 million in grant awards to investigate promising treatments over the next three years. Thirteen innovative grant proposals were selected, including six proposals from Autism Speaks' first review session devoted solely to studies of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. This research will help parents make informed choices for their family members at a time when treatment options for autism are far from standardized. View the 2008 Treatment Awards here.