These grants will support research related to gastrointestinal issues in autism, improve quality of life for people with severe autism, and validate autism diagnostic tools for use online. increase

New York, August 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a non-profit organization dedicated to funding groundbreaking autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced , announced the newly renamed beneficiaries. Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grant. Three grants have been awarded to expand the reach, accelerate progression, and increase efficiency of the Active Autism Research Grant.

This year’s grantees are:

• Dr. Calliope Holling Johns Hopkins Universityis investigating ways to advance our understanding of gastrointestinal problems in adults with autism.
• Doctor Elizabeth Kaplan-Khan children’s hospital Philadelphiaresearching ways to improve quality of life for individuals with severe autism.
• Doctor Yael G. Dai and Dr. Dina M. Tagavi of Boston UniversityThey are studying the effectiveness of the RISE Communication Play Protocol (RISE-CPP), an autism diagnostic tool modified for online use.

ASFMore rename This Year’s Accelerator Grant Honors Pioneering Autism Advocate Suzanne WrightSuzanne, who passed away in 2016, co-founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after her grandson was diagnosed with autism. She has raised millions of dollars to fund autism research and support families affected by autism.

ASF co-founder and president said, “Accelerator grants are exactly the kind of funding mechanism that Susanne has longed for and likes because she is focused on removing barriers to research.” Allison Singer“We are proud to fund these three grants, all poised to make a positive difference in the lives of people with autism.”

Click here for more information on projects selected for 2022 funding.

About the Autism Science Foundation

The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c) (3) public charity. Its mission is to support autism research by funding scientists and organizations conducting autism research. ASF also provides information about autism to the public to help raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to donate, visit www.autismsciencefoundation.org.

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