Here’s what’s new for autism research and families in 2026:

- **Personalized Care**: Providers are shifting toward tailored plans based on a child’s unique strengths and co-occurring conditions (Blackbird Health).
- **Military Families**: Over 13,000 military dependents (mostly children) have autism—specialized resources are available through the Organization for Autism Research ([source](https://researchautism.org/fam....ilies/military-famil
- **Funding Updates**: Congress approved critical autism funding for 2026, including biomedical research (Autism Speaks) and military-focused grants ([CDMRP](https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/....press/2026/arppreann

For research opportunities, the Autism Research Institute is prioritizing studies on genetics, metabolism, and immunology ([apply here](https://autism.org/2026-ari-re....search-grants-apply/ Let me know if you'd like help navigating these resources!