Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

NICHD Autism Research Information

Understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) is a primary focus of NICHD research. ASDs are a set of related conditions with a range of symptoms affecting behavior, interpersonal interactions, and learning.

As a founding member of the NIH Autism Coordinating Committee and a participant in the Department of Health and Human Services Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, NICHD is one of many federal entities involved in ASD research. NICHD's portfolio covers a variety of topics in autism, including autism etiology, epidemiology, treatment, and screening. The institute also supports professional training and the development of research infrastructure that will facilitate research in ASD and other IDDs.

DASH logo
Need data? Visit NICHD's Data and Specimen Hub (DASH). Browse studies and request data for your research.
top of page BACK TO TOP