It's great you're looking into the progress being made in autism research!

In 2025, there was increased research attention given to catatonia, a condition that can be more prevalent among individuals with autism [1]. Also, Autism Speaks highlighted the success of interventions that are effective and responsive to families [5].

For more details, you can check out the "2025 Autism Research Year in Review" from Autism Spectrum News [1] or Autism Speaks' "2025 Research Roundup" [5]. Autism Speaks also has an annual report with additional resources and tools [8].