Summary
The Combating Autism Act of 2006 expanded federal efforts to research, diagnose, and treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by authorizing increased funding for the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The law established the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to create a comprehensive strategic plan for federal research and required the government to develop better screening tools and educational materials for healthcare providers and the public. For citizens, this legislation aimed to lower the age of diagnosis through increased awareness of developmental milestones and to improve access to evidence-based interventions and state-level resources for families affected by developmental disabilities.
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