title: The importance of autism research.
abstract: This editorial discusses the importance of autism research, noting areas of progress and ongoing challenges and focusing on studies of the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
authors.forename: Audrey
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thurm
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Swedo
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D035843:Biomedical Research; D006801:Humans