ATN Information for Physicians and Researchers

How can I apply to become an ATN site?

Autism Speaks' Autism Treatment Network (ATN) is a collaboration of treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ATN sites are selected through a competitive grant application process and currently are funded for up to three years.

The current round of funding began in January 2011. Subject to funding availability from Autism Speaks, announcement of the next Request for Applications (RFA) may begin early in the first quarter of 2013 on this page and on the Autism Speaks Grants Program Page

Typically the RFA solicits letters of intent from hospitals and academic medical centers interested in participating in a multi-site clinical care and research network and capable of assembling a multidisciplinary care and research team.

For more information about becoming an ATN center, contact:
Nancy Jones, PhD, ATN  Program Director
(323) 297-4754
Email: njones@autismspeaks.org

ATN mission and strategic vision

The ATN is guided by a unique vision, mission and goals. You can read a short summary by clicking on the link below:

ATN Strategic Overview

ATN screenings, assessments and data:

ATN sites use a uniform set of assessments and screening tools. They are administered in accordance with a schedule for the collection of data at baseline and annual visits. Data from some families are stored in the ATN Registry and used to track treatment outcomes and to support internal and external research efforts.

Although many of the assessments are standardized copyrighted forms, the ATN has also developed a set of proprietary or “custom” forms used across our clinics.

Follow the link below for more detailed information.

ATN Battery List

Opportunities and resources for researchers

ATN Patient Registry Database

The Autism Treatment Network supports a Patient Registry of families being seen at participating ATN centers. The ATN Patient Registry data is currently available only for members within the network, but we plan to make this resource more widely available in the future.

To request a copy of the ATN Custom forms for use in the clinic or research, please submit the following request form:

Custom Form Application

Clinical Research

To provide additional data to support the development of evaluation and treatment guidelines, ATN clinicians also conduct clinical research projects directly aimed at improving children's health and healthcare.

Researchers interested in collaborating with ATN members on topics relevant to the network are encouraged to contact our Research Manager.

One of the ATN's most significant endeavors is its participation in the Health Services and Resources Administration's (HRSA) Combating Autism Act Initiatives. The ATN will serve as the Autism Intervention Network for Physical Health (AIR-P) for this initiative.

Brian Winklosky, M.A.
ATN Clinical Research Manager
bwinklosky@partners.org