The Capital Region Is in the Vanguard of Autism Research and Treatment

Researchers, educators and students help unlock the mystery of autism

Autism is neither a disease nor a sickness. But for the increasing population of those diagnosed — one in 31 children is the current count in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — it’s quite real. What might surprise you is that when it comes to learning about and managing autism, the Capital Region is very much in the forefront.

Jun 9, 2025 Ed Goldman