Advancing Autism Research. Translating Evidence into Global Impact.

RESEARCH DIRECTION

Autism Research Agenda 2027–2030

A framework for priorities, evidence gaps and responsible collaboration.

The agenda connects scientific, policy, educational, community and societal questions across seven domains.

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Seven research domains

A coherent structure across the life course and the systems that shape outcomes.

Research domain

Early Identification & Development

Developmental pathways, early identification, assessment systems and evidence gaps.

Education & Learning

Educational inclusion, learning environments, accessibility and evidence-informed educational practice.

Health & Wellbeing

Physical and mental health, quality of life and access to healthcare across the life course.

Families & Communities

Family experiences, community participation, support systems and social environments.

Inclusion & Quality of Life

Participation, accessibility, employment, adulthood and quality-of-life outcomes.

Data, Technology & AI

Data systems, digital technology, research methods and responsible innovation.

Policy, Systems & Services

Public policy, service systems, evaluation and evidence-to-policy translation.

EVIDENCE & KNOWLEDGE

GARC Knowledge Center

Research, evidence, practice and methods in one discoverable architecture.

Academics reviewing research in a library

Gateway

GARC Research Library

Discover trusted external research infrastructure and source-attributed evidence resources. The GARC indexed collection is being developed.

Evidence Briefs

Concise, structured evidence synthesis for institutional and policy decisions. The publication series is in development.

Policy Briefs

Research-informed analysis for policymakers and institutional leaders. The publication series is in development.

GARC Publications

Research reports, working papers, briefs and toolkits will appear here after editorial and governance review.

Evidence-Informed Best Practices

A developing collection of practical, source-attributed guidance for institutions and researchers.

GARC Toolkits & Guidebooks

Ten published practical toolkits for education, families, healthcare, workplaces, research and communities.

Autism Data & Intelligence

A developing environment for discovering datasets, indicators, research patterns and international evidence sources.

Researcher Resources

Practical starting points for searching, methods, data stewardship, open science and publishing.

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PUBLICATIONS

Latest evidence & publications

Browse the released GARC evidence brief, directories, guides and toolkits.

Current status

Evidence Brief 001 is available as an institutional working publication. Explore its scope and limits in the publications library.

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Data & intelligence

Developing indicators, data directories, research landscape and evidence mapping.

Data gateway

Autism Data & Intelligence

A developing environment for discovering datasets, indicators, research patterns and international evidence sources.

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Global Evidence Map

Explore the architecture for mapping autism evidence by geography, research domain and resource type. Interactive mapping is in development.

RESEARCH SERVICES

Work with GARC

Research services shaped around clear questions, transparent methods and institutional needs.

Research service

Commissioned Research & Evidence Studies

Custom research around institutional questions and defined evidence needs.

Systematic, Scoping & Evidence Reviews

Structured approaches to synthesize and interpret existing research.

Data, Indicators & Benchmarking

Measurement and comparison for strategic understanding.

Policy, Strategy & Foresight

Evidence-informed policy research and long-term planning.

Guidelines, Frameworks & Research Standards

Evidence-informed institutional guidelines and research tools.

Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment

Independent evaluation of implementation, outcomes and learning.

Applied & Multi-Center Research

Support for collaborative and comparative research across institutions.

Digital Research & AI Solutions

Responsible digital tools for research discovery and knowledge systems.

Knowledge Translation & Scientific Networks

Translate complex research into useful institutional formats.

Research Center Development

Research infrastructure and operating systems for building institutional capacity.

PubMed (external site)Europe PMC (external site)OpenAlex (external site)Crossref (external site)ClinicalTrials.gov (external site)NIH RePORTER (external site)WHO (external site)CDC Autism Data & Research (external site)

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Trusted global research resources

External platforms for literature, metadata, registries and open science. They are not represented as partners.

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Research governance, quality & integrity

A transparent foundation for ethical research, data stewardship and responsible AI.

Trust

Governance & Scientific Leadership

GARC is developing its international governance and scientific advisory structure through a staged appointment process.

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Research Governance, Quality & Integrity

Scientific integrity, responsible governance, ethical research, data stewardship and quality improvement guide the center’s development.

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Responsible AI in Research

AI-assisted. Evidence-grounded. Human-governed. Traceability and scientific review are central to responsible use.

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Documents & Downloads

Verified public documents will be listed with version, language and publication date. No unpublished draft is represented as final.

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Institutional Governance & Responsibility

GARC operates within GRS Group's institutional framework, with transparent information about governance and group-level commitments to responsible business, social impact, climate action and inclusive employment.

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Practical Resources from GARC

Short, practical, research-informed tools designed to help individuals, families, professionals, researchers and institutions translate evidence into accessible action.

GARC Toolkits & Guidebooks GARC Quick Tools Library Checklists Forms & Profiles Assessments & Audits

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Join the GARC Research Community

GARC Membership provides structured access to research resources, learning, practical tools, member activities, research opportunities and an international knowledge community for students, researchers, professionals and institutions.

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COLLABORATE

Research has greater impact when institutions work together.

GARC welcomes evidence-led collaboration with universities, research institutions, public bodies and specialist organizations.

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Research in Action

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Research Projects

A transparent portfolio of developing research reviews, data intelligence and collaboration-ready projects.

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Global Autism Research Ecosystem Directory

A verified public directory of autism research institutions, programmes, laboratories and scientific networks.

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Autism Research Databases & Open Resources

A practical gateway to autism research datasets, registries, repositories and open-science resources.

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Research Directories

Public directories for research institutions, data sources and journal discovery.

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Open Research Opportunities

Defined research roles open for expressions of interest in GARC’s developing research portfolio.