Autism Data Science Initiative . By Dr. Nadeem Ghayas

October 7, 2025

Recently the Trump administration announced a $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative aimed at advancing research into the genetic, environmental, and medical contributors to autism. The initiative also proposed the creation of a national autism registry and efforts to accelerate approval of certain drug treatments, such as leucovorin for language delays in children with specific metabolic conditions. While these steps were presented as major commitments to autism research, they were accompanied by significant controversy.