The Autism CARES Act of 2019 will see funding go towards people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families—a package that will be spread out over a five-year period.
In addition to re-authorizing the Autism CARES Act of 2014, the Autism CARES Act of 2019 will see $1.8 billion in funding go towards people with autism spectrum disorder and their families—a package that will be spread out over a five-year period.
A key element of Autism CARES Act of 2019 is its emphasis on adults with autism, who are frequently misdiagnosed and overlooked. Stock image of the White House. President Donald Trump signed the “Autism CARES Act of 2019” on Monday, granting a $1.8 billion funding package., there are between 70,700 and 111,600 teenagers with ASD who turn 18 each year. However, the vast amount of funding is funnelled into research focused on children and adolescents. Historically, only 1 to 2 percent of autism research funding is dedicated to adult issues.
"All children grow up and become adults, and children with autism then lose their education services. But autism is a lifetime neurological disorder, and adults with autism continue to need their services.
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