Autism Consultation: US (Transparent) v Canada (Secretive)

Published: December 20, 2007, 11:05 am

Tags: cihr, national autism symposium, autism research, autism disorders, nih, autism awareness, autism advocacy

Lisa Jo Rudy, host of About.com Autism posted a comment informing the public that the National Institute of Health (NIH) wants public feedback on autism research issues. In The NIH Wants YOU to Provide Recommendations for Future Autism Research! Ms Rudy provides the following information:"Do you have specific ideas or direction for the NIH, as it implements the Combatting Autism bill? If so, now is the time to take action. The NIH has just issued an "RFI" (request for information) to the autism community, and they are seeking your input on next steps for research. Here's the essential information: DescriptionThe purpose of this time-sensitive RFI is to seek input from ASD stakeholders such as individuals with ASD and their families, autism advocates, scientists, health professionals, therapists, educators, state and local programs for ASD, and the public at large about what they consider to be high-priority research questions."As a Canadian active in autism advocacy I am impressed

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