In this area, we list research-oriented organizations, institutions and clinics.
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| Research Centers |
| Link - Description |
| Autism Tissue Program - Uses histological and biochemical methods to study post-mortem brain tissues of persons with autism to better understand their individual brain cells, their DNA and genetic messages |
| Collaborative Programs of Excellence in Autism - Links 129 scientists from 23 universities in 8 countries, and more than 2,000 families of people with autism, resulting in data on the genetics and outward characteristics of persons with autism |
| Int'l Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium - A team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several European countries and the US, established to investigate the genetic basis of autism and related disorders |
| Lovass Institutes for Early Intervention - The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention is a research-based program that specializes in teaching children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities. |
| NICHD Autism Site - Part of the Nat'l Institutes of Health. Aims to provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects and publications related to autism and similar disorders |
| Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment - The STAART Network is comprised of eight centers across the country. Most of these centers are evaluating and treating patients, as well as enrolling them into clinical trials |
| The LOVAAS Institute for Early Intervention - A research-based program that specializes in teaching children with autism, PDD, and related developmental disabilities using the Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis |
| U of C Davis Mind Institute - A research organization committed to excellence, collaboration and hope, striving to understand the causes and develop better treatments and ultimately cures for neurodevelopmental disorders |
| U of Chi Laboratory for Developmental Neuroscience - Uses neurochemical and molecular genetic research tools to develop knowledge that may improve clinical pharmacology for persons with pediatric and early onset neuropsychiatric disorders |
| U of M Autism and Communication Disorders Center - Conducts research designed to enhance our knowledge of persons with autism and train future researchers and clinicians in the scientific study, diagnosis and treatment of children with autism |
| U of NC Division TEACCH - Generates knowledge; integrates clinical services with relevant theory and research; disseminates information about theory, practice, and research on autism through training and publications |
| Yale U Child Study Center - Autism Group - Offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children with social disabilities and conducts large research projects on autism, AS, and other PDDs |
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