Autism Research at the NICHD

Welcome to the NICHD autism web site.

The NICHD, part of the within the , is one of several Institutes doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments.

The goal of this site is to provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other activities related to autism and similar disorders. Select a link below to learn more about NICHD activities in autism research.

• Autism News Releases
• Autism Publications
• NICHD-Supported Autism Research
• NICHD Funding Opportunities in Autism
• NICHD Staff Presentations on Autism Research
• NICHD Contacts for Autism Information

This Web site is a work-in-progress, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. E-mail your comments to us at NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov, with the subject line: AUTISM.