Description: ASA Foundation is a national organization that funds biomedical and applied autism research--supports pilot studies and programs to keep families affected by autism informed.

Mission: The ASA Foundation, founded in 1996, serves as the research arm of the Autism Society of America, the oldest and most representative parent-led autism organization in the U.S. Its mission is to support quality research that addresses the many unanswered questions about autism. The Foundation does that by supporting research across the full spectrum and lifespan of the disorder. By supporting pilot studies and providing current information on the state of the science in autism research, the ASA Foundation inspires hope in the autism community.