Explore projects in Autism Spectrum Disorder!
Projects in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focus on understanding the characteristics, developmental pathways, and support needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. These studies investigate core features of ASD—such as differences in communication, social interaction, and behavior—as well as co-occurring conditions like anxiety, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges. Researchers explore a wide range of topics, including early identification and diagnosis, neurodevelopmental mechanisms, individualized interventions, inclusive education, and family support. Projects often emphasize the importance of culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches and the voices of autistic individuals and their communities. This research aims to enhance quality of life, promote inclusion, and inform practices across clinical, educational, and community settings.
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- Objective measurement of naturalistic interaction and early social networksProject Abstract/Summary This project is about the role of language and social interaction with peers and teachers in shaping the development of preschoolers with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers will use an innovative set of sensor systems to measure children’s and teachers’ locations and speech in real-time on the playground and preschool classroom to investigate how social interaction and development differ for children with and without ASD. This project will indicate the relative impact of children’s conversations… Read more: Objective measurement of naturalistic interaction and early social networks