The National Council on Severe Autism pursues recognition, policy and solutions for the surging population of individuals, families and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism and related disorders.

The recently-created National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) seeks to advocate for the service, housing and policy needs of individuals with severe autism, whom NCSA leaders say are often marginalized. They claim that the popular understanding of autism is “romanticized and sugar-coated,” mainly by portrayals of high functioning individuals on the spectrum in TV, books and other media. NCSA leadership has issued position statements and say they are creating a think tank on adult autism policy.