The researchers are examining evidence of strengths and deficits in complex information processing abilities in areas of reasoning, language, memory, motor, and visual spatial abilities. The research methods include diagnostic interviews, neuropsychologic evaluation, eye movement studies, and structural and functional brain imaging. Studies will also assess the development of cognitive abilities and the underlying neural circuitry. These studies will further identify cognitive and brain markers to help find the genes for autism. Taking part in the research provides participants and their families with the opportunity to clarify diagnostic questions, receive clinical consultation, and obtain a report with the results and recommendations from the neuropsychologic testing.
Participation also contributes to progress in understanding autism and a better future.
There are no charges for the research testing. Funding is provided to help defray travel and lodging costs. Adults receive a stipend for their time.