@article{29e13f385f8144c4943ee238b0f2e3e2,
title = "Autism in Brazil - Perspectives from science and society",
author = "Paula, {Cristiane S.} and Eric Fombonne and Carlos Gadia and Robert Tuchman and Michael Rosanoff",
note = "Funding Information: t Lack of specific funding support for autism research t Lack of well-trained investigators and clinicians in several disciplines t Lack of multicenter national and international projects t Lack of robust scientific studies, relying on large sample sizes t Scientific evidence originates mostly from only two Brazilian States t Lack of awareness campaigns to enhance under-standing among the general public and professionals in the health and education systems The priority areas identified in response to these challenges were as follows: 1. Research t Build capacity for research in diverse disciplines (e.g. epidemiology, psychology, genetics, etc.) through re-search training programs around the country t Promote clinical training, including training in di-agnostic instruments, early detection and evidence based interventions t Determine the prevalence of autism in Brazil to be used for public health policy planning t Investigate the impact and success of national edu-cation inclusion program in regular schools settings t Implement strategies to achieve financial support from main Brazilian funding agencies (FAPESP, CAPES and CNPQ) t Encourage collaboration between Brazilian investi-gators, and between Brazilian investigators and in-ternational experts.",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1590/S0104-42302011000100002",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "57",
pages = "2--5",
journal = "Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira",
issn = "0104-4230",
publisher = "Associacao Medica Brasileira",
number = "1",
}