INSAR Mission Statement

Mission Statement:  To promote the highest quality research in order to improve the lives of people affected by autism.
 

Strategic Initiatives

• Setting the Bar - Increase the quality, diversity and relevance of research promoted through annual meetings, journal, educational and other year-round activities.
   
• Interdisciplinary and Translational - Cultivate interdisciplinary and translational research, public-private partnerships, and relationships with industry.
   
• Diverse and Global - Represent and serve a diverse and global community. 
   
• Next Generation - Foster opportunities for leadership and career development for a diverse next generation of autism researchers.
   
• Building Identity - Promote INSAR as the premier society for autism researchers.
   
• Research to Practice - Disseminate scientific knowledge to inform research priorities, policy, practice, and public understanding. 
   
• Partnerships - Foster communication and collaboration between autism researchers and people affected by autism. 

INSAR 2015 Strategic Plan (PDF File to view or download)

Annual Reports