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Now recruiting children age 7-16 for this study of how children with autism and language disorders process faces, social information, and language. |
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Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by difficulties
in social functioning, language and communication, and a narrow range
of interests and behavior, that have a devastating impact on families.
There is a great deal of variability in symptoms, severity, and developmental
changes in the expression of the disorder over the course of the lifespan.
We are beginning to understand some of the underlying causes, including
the genetic basis of autism and related disorders, the abnormalities
in brain development, and patterns of language and cognitive impairment,
as well as social-affective disturbance.
Our multi-disciplinary research programs address all these issues
in children and adults using a variety of methodologies. |
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Our research programs are funded by the National Institutes of Health
and other foundations. We are part of the NICHD/NIDCD funded Collaborative
Programs of Excellence in Autism and the NIH STAART network of autism
research centers.
We have opportunities for participation in our studies for children
aged 18 months to 18 years, as well as for adults aged 18-30 years
old. |
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| We have been conducting studies on children with autism for over
25 years. Our work has led to important new information about language
and communication, theory of mind, and, more recently, face processing
in autism. Recently, we have begun an exciting program of studies
investigating brain abnormalities in autism using new technologies. |
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| Our multidisciplinary team of investigators includes people with
a background in psycholinguistics, clinical psychology, psychiatry,
speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, special education,
biology, and many other disciplines. |
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| For links to information on organizations that serve people and
families with autism spectrum disorders, autism foundations, and other
autism research programs around the country. |
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