October 25, 2021
Input Accepted Between October 1 – November 30, 2021
After experiencing a two year-hiatus and appointing a new panel, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is now looking for public feedback in order to update its strategic plan. The new input will be used to drive the federal government’s autism agenda and will also set priorities for autism research, services and supports. The Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder has been organized around several topics. These topics include screening and diagnosis, biology, risk factors, treatments and interventions, services, lifespan issues, and infrastructure and surveillance. IACC is also seeking input on two new topics, one related to COVID-19 and the other addressing underserved populations.
IACC’s 2021 public input questions:
- Question 1: How Can I Recognize the Signs of ASD, and Why is Early Detection So Important? (Topic: Screening and Diagnosis)
- Question 2: What is the Biology Underlying ASD? (Topic: Biology)
- Question 3: What Causes ASD, and Can Disabling Aspects of ASD be Prevented or Preempted? (Topic: Risk Factors)
- Question 4: Which Treatments and Interventions Will Help? (Topic: Treatments and Interventions)
- Question 5: What Kinds of Services and Supports are Needed to Maximize Quality of Life for People on the Autism Spectrum? (Topic: Services)
- Question 6: How Can We Meet the Needs of People with ASD as They Progress into and through Adulthood? (Topic: Lifespan Issues)
- Question 7: How Do We Continue to Build, Expand, and Enhance the Infrastructure System to Meet the Needs of the ASD Community? (Topic: Infrastructure and Surveillance)
- Supplemental Question 1: What are important issues for the IACC to consider with regard to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the autism community?
- Supplemental Question 2: What are important issues for the IACC to consider with regard to the needs of underserved populations within the autism community, including racial and ethnic minorities, economically disadvantaged communities, and rural populations?
