Global Autism Research Center

From research to systems and impact.

GARC transforms autism evidence and data into policy, operating models and digital systems that help institutions make better decisions and deliver measurable outcomes.

Independent. International. Evidence-led.

A research, advisory and digital center — not a clinical provider.

We connect researchers, experts, institutions and communities to address the gaps between knowledge, policy and practice across the autism ecosystem.

Our role is to help public and private institutions move from fragmented information to coherent decisions, capable systems and sustainable progress.
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Governments & authorities

System assessment, national strategy, policy frameworks, governance and indicators.

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Institutions & centers

Readiness, service models, operations, quality and measurable impact.

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Universities & researchers

Collaborative research, expert networks and pathways from inquiry to application.

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Partners & funders

Evidence-led impact programmes, sponsorship opportunities and trusted reporting.

Our four pillars

The capabilities needed to convert insight into action.

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Research & Data Lab

Evidence reviews, studies, indicators, gap analysis and impact measurement.

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Policy & Operating Models

Strategies, standards, governance, funding and the service-user journey.

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Digital Systems & AI

Digital readiness, systems design, data dashboards and responsible AI governance.

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Membership & Partnerships

An international community that convenes expertise, institutions and working groups.

What we do

A single partner across research, strategy, operations and technology.

Government & national services

  • National autism strategy
  • System readiness assessment
  • Policy, standards & governance
  • National observatory & indicators

Institution & center development

  • Institutional readiness
  • Autism Center in a Box
  • Operating manuals & procedures
  • Benchmarking & performance

Research services

  • Rapid evidence reviews
  • Policy briefs & sector reports
  • Joint research
  • Data & demand analysis

Digital & AI services

  • Digital & AI readiness
  • Transformation roadmap
  • System selection & implementation
  • Data dashboards & responsible AI

International membership

A practical network for expertise, opportunities and collective progress.

Membership creates a shared space for credible knowledge, expert exchange and collaboration. It is not a professional, clinical or governmental accreditation.

Membership
Annual fee
Core value
Center Community
Free
Public newsletter, open content and events.
Researcher or Specialist
$149
Library, expert sessions, opportunities and directory.
Institution
$3,000
10 accounts, reports, working groups and discounts.
Advanced Institution
$7,500
25 accounts, private session and initial assessment.
Research Alliance
$15,000
Participation in priorities, reports and projects.

Launch pricing may be available for early members and founding institutions.

How we work

Rigorous enough for decision-makers. Practical enough for delivery.

Every output is designed around a defined question, a clear audience and a transparent evidence pathway. We disclose limitations, review quality and update work when evidence changes.

  1. 01Define the question, purpose and audience.
  2. 02Set the research method and evidence sources.
  3. 03Analyse findings, limitations and practical options.
  4. 04Apply scientific and community review where relevant.
  5. 05Publish, measure and improve.

Build impact with GARC

Better autism systems begin with the right questions — and the ability to act on the answers.

GARC is opening conversations with governments, institutions, universities, experts and mission-aligned partners.