National Autism Center
Dr. Susan Wilczynski
Established in 2005, the National Autism Center is a private,
not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting effective,
evidence-based treatment approaches and providing direction to
families, practitioners, organizations, policy-makers, and funders.
The Center is bringing nationally renowned experts together to
establish national standards, model best practices, and conduct
applied research.
The National Autism Center is currently leading the National
Standards Project. The National Standards Project is an
unprecedented effort to complete a systematic review of research on
behavioral and educational treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
for individuals below the age of 22. It will involve a transparent
review that objectively quantifies research articles in order to
determine the strength of evidence supporting different
interventions. We have a team of well-respected expert panelists
involved in the development of the conceptual model and review. The
National Standards Project will provide information about
comprehensive and focused interventions for individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and will be available to parents, educators, and
practitioners.
The National Autism Center provides state-of-the-art diagnostic
assessment services in children suspected of having an Autism
Spectrum Disorder and also delivers an education series for parents
of newly diagnosed children.