BRAIN Foundation Aims & Vision
Our mission is to support translational research that will lead to the development of FDA-approved treatments and an improved standard of care for co-morbidities in individuals with autism.
Our vision is health, independence, and well-being for every person on the planet with neurological conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
BRAIN Foundation
UPCOMING: Synchrony 2025
Asilomar, California
Premier annual conference on translational research in autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability – 1 in 31 children is diagnosed with autism in the US, and larger numbers have speech and language impairments, learning difficulties, and other related impairments.
Estimated cost of autism to US economy in 2015 was $268 billion. By the end of 2025 this cost is expected to climb to $461 per year.
Yet, there are only two FDA approved treatments for autism, both addressing only a narrow scope of surface symptoms.
This needs to change.
2.5 million dollars granted to date for autism research
Medical research centers with autism focus supported to date
Groundbreaking talks from world's top researchers and clinicians
Attendees at Synchrony, the largest symposia on autism research
Dear Brain Foundation: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do to give kiddos like Lukas another chance, and us parents hope. We are in awe of everything that you do every day, and hope you don’t stop any time soon. Love, The Arabadzic Family
The venue, people and events were top-notch. If they do it again, I would highly encourage those interested in learning first-hand about emerging autism research and clinical trials to attend this valuable event.
Synchrony presentations
Recordings of Synchrony 2023 presentations now available to watch here 🎥
▶️ Update on the clinical trials of microbiota transplant therapy MTT for autism
▶️ Update on clinical trials of photobiomodulation light therapy for autism
▶️ Update on transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS for autism
▶️ Talk on exploring heterogeneity to advance precision medicine in autism
▶️ Keynote by David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, the author of the best-seller ‘Chasing My Cure’
And many others!
Synchrony publications
Are you a parent of child or adult with autism, or an adult on the spectrum?
See how what we do can help you or your child, and see how you can in turn help us to help you and other individuals and families.
Join our events
We run community events aimed at parent/carers and adults with autism. Plus our science events are open to members of the public.
Participate in research
Enrol in research studies and clinical trials for children or adults with autism and related disorders.
Support our work
Help us fund this urgently needed research by donating, shopping on our store, and organising or taking part in fundraisers.
Our main Supporters & Sponsors
