Topic screening
Assess relevance, existing evidence, expected value, feasibility and inclusiveness before committing resources.
GLOBAL AUTISM RESEARCH CENTER
Autism Research Agenda 2027–2030
A framework for identifying priority questions, organizing evidence and guiding responsible collaboration.
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What the agenda is for
- Identify high-value research questions
- Support priority setting and international collaboration
- Connect research with policy and institutional needs
- Encourage inclusive research and identify evidence gaps
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Priority-setting principles
- Scientific relevance
- Evidence gaps
- Societal and policy relevance
- Feasibility and data quality
- Inclusion and ethical integrity
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Research domains
Research domain
Early Identification & Development
Developmental pathways, early identification, assessment systems and evidence gaps.
View pageResearch domainEducation & Learning
Educational inclusion, learning environments, accessibility and evidence-informed educational practice.
View pageResearch domainHealth & Wellbeing
Physical and mental health, quality of life and access to healthcare across the life course.
View pageResearch domainFamilies & Communities
Family experiences, community participation, support systems and social environments.
View pageResearch domainInclusion & Quality of Life
Participation, accessibility, employment, adulthood and quality-of-life outcomes.
View pageResearch domainData, Technology & AI
Data systems, digital technology, research methods and responsible innovation.
View pageResearch domainPolicy, Systems & Services
Public policy, service systems, evaluation and evidence-to-policy translation.
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How priorities become a research portfolio
The agenda is a planning framework; project status, funding and approval must be established separately.
Questions bank
Translate broad themes into focused, answerable questions and identify suitable study designs.
Annual review
Revise priorities when new evidence, community input or institutional needs change the case for a topic.
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Research Agenda document
The English GARC Autism Research Agenda 2027–2030 is available for download. Priorities remain a framework for research development and collaboration, not a claim that every proposed study is active.