OpportunityTitle: Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Public and nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research relating to ASD and other developmental disabilities are eligible.    Public and nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research relating to ASD and other developmental disabilities are eligible.
Description: The purpose of the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P Network) is to establish and maintain a network infrastructure from which to conduct research on evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical health and well-being of individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Physical health may include but is not limited to medical, dental, visual, nutrition and speech/hearing components. The AIR-P Network will: 1. Conduct research on evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical health and well-being of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities; 2. Develop and/or update evidence-based guidelines and validate tools for interventions to improve the health care of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities; 3. Disseminate critical information on its research findings, guidelines developed, and validated tools to health professionals and the public, especially families impacted by ASD and other developmental disabilities; 4. Develop and mentor new investigators in the field of ASD and other developmental disabilities; and 5. Foster the transfer of network findings on interventions, guidelines, tools, and systems management approaches into practice settings and communities to promote the implementation of evidence-based practices that will result in improved care.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA/877-464-4772;301-998-7373 or email
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