NIH (National Institutes of Health)
What it means
The US federal agency for biomedical research, including autism-related research through institutes like NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) and NICHD (Child Health and Human Development).
Term details
Category: government
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
Check this definition against nih.gov. Open the source before making health, education, funding, or legal decisions because guidance can change.
Continue learning
Browse the full autism & SEN glossary · Read source-checked autism guides