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Leadership Opportunity with the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Children with Disabilities is currently seeking applicants for two vacancies on its Autism Subcommittee:

Family/Caregiver Member of the Autism Subcommittee: 1 Vacancy

  • Family/Caregiver Application Form
  • Family/Caregiver Position Description
  • Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, eligible for re-appointment for 2 additional 1-year terms
  • Applicant must be a family/caregiver of an autistic child and/or youth
  • This is a volunteer position with a stipend of $800 per 1-year term, pending budget approval by the AAP Board of Directors

Autistic Adult Member of the Autism Subcommittee: 1 Vacancy

  • Autistic Adult Member Application Form
  • Autistic Adult Member Position Description
  • Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, eligible for re-appointment for 2 additional 1-year terms
  • Applicant must be an adult 18 years or older on the autism spectrum
  • This is a volunteer position with a stipend of $800 per 1-year term, pending budget approval by the AAP Board of Directors

For questions or to learn more, please contact Jackie Czyzia, MPH, Director of MCH Engagement.

Photo: Smiling parent and child with Down Syndrome finger painting.Photo: Smiling mother and son with autism high five.