Here’s how autism research funding was distributed

Biology made up the bulk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research area funding in 2016 with over $127 million allocated.

8%

Screening and Diagnosis

35%

Biology

Risk Factors

24%

Treatments and Interventions

16%

5%

Services

Lifespan Issues

2%

Infrastructure and Surveillance

10%

5%

Services

8%

Screening and Diagnosis

Lifespan Issues

2%

35%

Biology

Infrastructure and Surveillance

10%

24%

Risk Factors

Treatments and Interventions

16%

8%

5%

Screening and Diagnosis

Services

35%

2%

Biology

Lifespan Issues

24%

10%

Risk Factors

Infrastructure and Surveillance

16%

Treatments and Interventions