The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) posted a draft research plan on screening for autism spectrum disorder in young children (click here to view research plan). It is available for public comment until 11:59 pm (ET) March 24, 2021.

You are welcome to submit comments directly to USPSTF or you may forward your comments to jmarzalik@apa.org and our office will submit them on your behalf. If you would like to do the latter, please send me your comments by the end of the day Tuesday, March 23.