Autism Round Table: A Call to Action for Families, Advocates and Change Makers

Following President Trump’s “Going Bold To Tackle Autism“ announcement, the MAHA Institute hosted a five-hour
Autism Round Table on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  This groundbreaking discussion included scientists, doctors and parents confronting the autism crisis and taking steps to chart real solutions.

Topics include:
1. Parents, the Front Lines of Advocacy
2. Genetic Vulnerabilities and Environmental Factors
3. Justice, Redress and Remedy
4. Clinical Needs and Research Priorities

Newsmakers /Speakers:

• Tony Lyons, President MAHA Action
• Debra Sheldon, VP MAHA Institute
• Andrew Downing, Esq., Downing Allison & Jorgenson
• Brian Hooker, PhD, Children’s Health Defense
• Richard Frye, MD, PhD, Physician Scientist
• Elizabeth Horn, 2M Foundation
• Gabrielle Traub, MTech (HOM)

Panelists:

• Tony Lyons, President MAHA Action
• Brian Hooker, PhD, Children’s Health Defense
• Katie Wright, Autism Speaks
• Richard E. Frye, MD, PhD, Physician-Scientist
• James Lyons-Weiler, PhD
• John Gilmore, Autism Action Network
• Andrew Downing, Esq., Downing Allison & Jorgenson
• Kim Mack Rosenberg, General Counsel Children’s Health Defense
• Honey Rinicella, MAPS
• Tracy Slepcevic, AutismHealth.com
• John Gatainis, MD, Physician-Scientist
• Louis Conte, The MAHA Report
• Sylvia Fogel, MD
• Mary Coyle, DI Hom

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