The Cause

AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION

The Autism Science Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes, and exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.

The Autism Science Foundation’s mission is to support autism research by providing funding to scientists and organizations conducting autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. ASF adheres to rigorous scientific standards and values, believing that outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families and that every research dollar needs to count.

To learn more, visit ASF at autismsciencefoundation.org. ASF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

The Autism Science Foundation's mission is premised on the following facts and principles:

• Autism is known to have a strong genetic component. Research must aim to discover the mechanisms of action that trigger autism, as well as safe, effective and novel treatments to enhance the quality of life for children and adults currently affected.
• Early diagnosis and early intervention are critical to helping people with autism reach their potential, but educational, vocational and support services must be applied across the lifespan. Science has a critical role to play in creating evidence-based, effective lifespan interventions.
• Vaccines save lives; they do not cause autism. Numerous studies have failed to show a causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccine safety research should continue to be conducted by the public health system in order to ensure vaccine safety and maintain confidence in our national vaccine program, but further investment of limited autism research dollars is not warranted at this time.

The Autism Science Foundation is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.