Alright – so, IACC. How is it possible for anyone who works with children with autism to not know about IACC. Seriously? Anyone who cites research, funding plus, plus, plus needs to know who IACC is, what they do and how you can be in the know about autism.
I have seen so many people including parents, therapists, agencies, etc. have zero idea about this federal autism committee. As the chair of NIMH and IACC – Dr. Insel used to say – if it is about autism, it is being talked in IACC. If it is about autism, IACC is on it.
My gently friendly advice is get to know this committee. Even apply to be on their public committee. As a public member, you are selected by the US. Health and Human Services Department. IACC is funded and governed by a federal law – autism cares. Get to know this law, the authors of it, the process of it, so on and so forth.
You cannot help children with autism and their families if you do not know what laws, rules and policies that govern the services.
The above words do not reflect any candidate, agency, or committee.
Idil Abdull – Somali Autism Mom & Trying to retire advocate.