42 USC 284g - Expansion, intensification, and coordination of activities of National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 284g.

Expansion, intensification, and coordination of activities of National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder

(a)

In general

(1)

Expansion of activities

The Director of NIH (in this section referred to as the “Director”), in consultation with relevant Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall—

(A)

subject to the availability of appropriations, expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder, including basic and clinical research—

(i)

in fields, such as pathology, developmental neurobiology, genetics, epigenetics, pharmacology, nutrition, immunology, neuroimmunology, neurobehavioral development, endocrinology, gastroenterology, toxicology, psychiatry, psychology, developmental behavioral pediatrics, audiology, and gerontology; and

(ii)

on interventions to maximize outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and

(B)

ensure that research referred to in subparagraph (A)—

(i)

investigates the causes (including possible environmental causes), diagnosis or ruling out, early and ongoing detection, prevention, services and supports across the lifespan, intervention, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions, including dissemination and implementation of clinical care, supports, interventions, and treatments;

(ii)

examines supports for caregivers; and

(iii)

reflects the entire population of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including those individuals with co-occurring conditions and the full range of needs for supports and services, including such supports and services to ensure the safety, and promote the well-being, of such individuals.

(2)

Consolidation

(3)

Administration of program; collaboration among agencies

(b)

Centers of excellence

(1)

In general

(2)

Research

(3)

Services for patients

(A)

In general

(B)

Referrals and costs

(C)

Availability and access

(D)

Reducing disparities

(4)

Organization of centers

(5)

Number of centers; duration of support

(A)

In general

(B)

Duration

(c)

Facilitation of research

(d)

Public input

(1)

In general

(2)

Guidance

(e)

Budget estimate

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 409C, as added Pub. L. 106–310, div. A, title I, § 101, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1105; amended Pub. L. 109–416, §§ 2(a), 4(b), Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2821, 2830; Pub. L. 109–482, title I, §§ 103(b)(9), 104(b)(1)(D), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3687, 3693; Pub. L. 116–60, § 2, Sept. 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 1110; Pub. L. 118–180, § 2, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2614.)

cite as: 42 USC 284g