Our mission to resolve the autism epidemic by promoting environmental research and effective treatments requires urgent attention to both science and clinical practice.
Our science strategy is simple:
- Finding the causes of the autism epidemic;
- Removing the causes, leading to prevention;
- Identifying the biological mechanisms that underlie autism’s disabling features;
- Finding the interventions that are working to prevent or resolve those features of autism which lead to increased morbidity and mortality; and
- Disseminating information on these interventions so that they will be used to increase the safety, health, and well-being of people with autism.
The strategy is implemented through:
- Monitoring and reporting the latest science news;
- Promoting original science studies, reviews, and investigations;
- Advocating for shifts in policy focus among Federal government agencies and other key organizations; and
- Aggregating and organizing the evidence base in an accessible resource. These activities are overseen by our science committees of life scientists, health professionals, and lay members.
To date, SafeMinds efforts are responsible for the publication of over 20 research articles and investment of almost $1.5 million dollars into research. Given the urgency of the autism epidemic, we need the expertise and financial support of all relevant stakeholders. Join us!
