To bring information and evidence-based tools to communities so they can improve the lives of people with autism. Our research and tools focus on the social skills of children with autism.
We have four pillars that guide our us in these efforts:
1. Performing research on evidence-based practices
The AIR-B network performs trials that take place in real-world locations. We focus on the underserved community settings that other research misses.
2. Validating existing tools and developing evidence-based guidelines
Communities need access to treatments that are based on evidence. We work with our partners to check the evidence, create tools, and understand the needs of children with autism. Our work creates tools and measures that are easy to use and valid across many contexts.
See our “Tools and Guidelines” page for more information.
3. Providing information and tools to communities
We maintain relationships with community organizations. Our community partners help us bring research results to the people that need them. Together, we keep families and professionals updated on important treatment goals and outcomes.
4. Training the next generation of autism researchers
AIR-B is actively training new investigators in autism research. This training includes brand new students as well as experts who are new to the field of autism research. We also grow community connections that can guide autism researchers in the future.
Objectives
AIR-B works with underserved populations in schools.
Underserved Populations: Autism occurs in all social classes and groups. But most research is lacking in diversity. AIR-B is dedicated to providing treatment to all children with autism regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, or economic circumstances. We work with diverse communities and our research sites are located in diverse settings across the United States.
School-based interventions: Children with autism are in school for most of the day. So school-based treatments and research offer a huge opportunity for us. However, current autism research in schools is limited. And schools in underserved communities don’t always have access to the latest tools. AIR-B works to bridge this gap. We make better tools by developing them inside schools, alongside the community.