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| Research Foundations |
| Link - Description |
| Cure Autism Now - CAN is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through fund raising. |
| International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism - The IMGSAC is a team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several countries and the U.S.A., investigatigating the genetic basis of autism and related disorders |
| National Alliance for Autism Research - NAAR aims to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism. |
| Organization for Autism Research - OAR plans to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily. |
| The Autism Coalition - AC believes that the children, adults and families who struggle with this misunderstood disorder deserve a concerted and effective effort that will speed the research process. |
| The Dan Marino Foundation - The mission of DMF is to support integrated treatment programs for children with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities, so they can lead healthier and happier lives. |
| The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc - DFFA seeks to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research; and to serve as a clearinghouse. |