Logo featuring the word ‘UMARC’ in bold black letters curved across the top of a circular design. Below the text is a large yellow and red infinity symbol with a hand-painted texture. The design is enclosed within a white circle outlined in red and black.

The University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium (UMARC) is an interdisciplinary group of researchers, clinicians, service providers, and autistic advocates with the goal to advance understanding of autism, design evidence-based supports, and promote inclusive policy and practice. Through a combination of leading-edge research, professional training, and community partnerships, UMARC works to improve the well-being and inclusion of autistic people across all ages and backgrounds.

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