Autism Researchers Form Independent Committee As Counter To Changes In The Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

On March 3, 2026, the Autism Science Foundation announced the formation of the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC). The new group will coordinate work among non-governmental autism researchers and scientific experts to fulfill the 2026 Autism CARES Act objective of developing a coordinated scientific agenda for the autism community.

The I-ACC intends to operate alongside the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), which was established by the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (later renamed the Autism CARES Act). However, based on the 21 new appointees announced on January 28, 2026, the IACC may have changed its focus . . .