# National Council on Severe Autism

> The National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing recognition, policy, and solutions for individuals with severe autism and their families, including those with autism and intellectual disability, limited or no spoken language, and lifelong 24/7 support needs. Tagline: Ensuring the most severely affected are seen, heard, and served.

## About
- [Mission & Values](https://www.ncsautism.org/guiding-principles): NCSA's mission and the values behind its advocacy
- [About NCSA](https://www.ncsautism.org/learn-about-ncsa)
- [Our Team](https://www.ncsautism.org/who-we-are): Board and leadership
- [Annual Report](https://www.ncsautism.org/annual-report)
- [FAQ](https://www.ncsautism.org/faq)
- [Contact](https://www.ncsautism.org/contact)

## Our Work
- [Position Statements](https://www.ncsautism.org/position-statements): Official NCSA positions on housing, guardianship, ABA, crisis care, and more
- [Government Affairs](https://www.ncsautism.org/gov): NCSA correspondence with state and federal agencies, committees, and government
- [Action Center](https://www.ncsautism.org/take-action): Action alerts and grassroots advocacy
- [2025 Family Caregiver Survey](https://www.ncsautism.org/survey-results): National survey of 1,289 severe autism caregivers
- [Catatonia ECHO](https://www.ncsautism.org/catatonia-echo)

## Media
- [Blog](https://www.ncsautism.org/blog)
- [Webinars](https://www.ncsautism.org/webinars)
- [Podcast](https://www.ncsautism.org/podcast)

## Community
- [Hear the Families](https://www.ncsautism.org/voice): Parents, siblings, and caregivers share their stories
- [Share Your Story](https://www.ncsautism.org/share-story)
- [Events](https://www.ncsautism.org/events)

## Resources
- [Resource Library](https://www.ncsautism.org/resource-library): Guides for families and caregivers
- [Diagnostic Overshadowing](https://www.ncsautism.org/diagnostic-overshadowing)
- [State Services Directory](https://www.ncsautism.org/state-services)
- [Treatment Providers](https://www.ncsautism.org/treatment-providers)
- [Medicaid Work Requirements](https://www.ncsautism.org/medicaid-coverage): Family action checklist for the 2027 Medicaid work requirements and the medically frail exemption

## Support
- [Donate](https://www.ncsautism.org/donate)
- [Newsletter](https://www.ncsautism.org/subscribe-news)