Welcome to The National Foundation for Autism Research

NFAR understands the impact autism has on children, families and their communities and dedicates its efforts to promoting the development of innovative treatment programs and options that improve the quality of life for children with autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.


 

A Playgroup for Children

NFAR Funds CARD’s Create Opportunities to Meet Peers and Advance Social Skills study.

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Last month, NFAR awarded a Community Project Grant to the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) research and development department to fund their Creating Opportunities to Meet Peers and Advance Social Skills (COMPASS) study.

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Autism Men’s Group — February 2012 Meeting

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Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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NFAR Awards 2011/2012 Community Project Grants

NFAR is pleased to announce our 2011/2012 Community Project grantees, all of which provide increased learning and treatment opportunities for local children with autism and their families.

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Can Bike Riding Become a Family Activity?

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NFAR Awards Funding for Crimson’s Research & Treatment Center “Lose the Training Wheels” Bike Camp & Study

Did the cover story of this month’s issue of San Diego Family Magazine featuring the best family-friendly bike paths in San Diego make you wish you could ride bikes as a family?

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Race for their future. Race for Autism. And Save!

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Family discounts now available! Autism affects one in every 110 children in our community, and your run can help change lives. Your participation in the San Diego Race for Autism makes a direct impact because NFAR allocates 100% of Race proceeds to San Diego efforts.

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NFAR Awards 64 San Diego Educators with Annual Teachers Grant Program

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This year’s Teachers Grant recipients are from following school districts: Chula Vista Elementary, Del Mar Union, Encinitas Union, Fallbrook Union Elementary, Grossmont Unified High, La Mesa/Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Mountain Empire Unified, Oceanside Unified, Poway Unified, San Diego Unified, San Marcos Unified, South Bay Union and Sweetwater Union High.

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Early Signs for Autism

What You Need to Know About Autism
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Lo que necesita saber sobre el Autismo
Descargar el folleto (pdf)

Video of Dr. Karen Pierce
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Race for Autism
March 24, 2012

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2012 Grant Period begins in May 2012

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