NCSA Position Statements

Toward fulfillment of its mission to advance recognition, policy and solutions for the surging population of individuals, families and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, the board of the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) has adopted the following positions on pressing issues facing our community.

Guardianship

Vocational Options

Personal Safety and Abuse Prevention

Access to Appropriate Health Care and Crisis Care

Medicaid HCBS Residential Policies

Federal and State Housing Policies

Educational Placements

Need for Innovative Research

Facilitated Communication

DSM Diagnostic Labels

Language, Images and Depictions Concerning Severe Autism

Abortion Access

NCSA Position Statements may be modified at any time per the discretion of the board of directors.