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Members overwhelmingly supported MyAutismTeam sharing information about clinical research studies, with the consensus being that having access... Read more

Members overwhelmingly supported MyAutismTeam sharing information about clinical research studies, with the consensus being that having access to relevant trials in one trusted place would be helpful as long as parents retain full control over whether to share their contact information. Several members expressed strong preferences for drug-free treatment options and research into alternative therapies, stem cell procedures, and neurology rather than solely pharmaceutical studies, while others noted they had already exhausted non-medication approaches and were open to exploring all evidence-based options. A recurring theme was the importance of transparency in research outcomes, with one member sharing frustration that families who participate in studies rarely receive follow-up about results or discoveries that could directly benefit their children, emphasizing that those living with autism daily deserve access to the latest findings.