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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)

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» Developmental Medicine Center
If your child has other conditions associated with ASD, such as attention or learning problems, your ASD team may work with professionals in the Developmental Medicine Center.
Children's Hospital Boston
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115
 617-355-7025

» Neurology
If your child has other conditions associated with ASD, such as epilepsy or seizures, your ASD team may work with professionals in Neurology.
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115
 617-355-6388

» Psychiatry
If your child has other conditions associated with ASD, such as hyperactivity or anxiety, your ASD team may work with professionals in Psychiatry.
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115 		 617-355-6680

» Autism Language Program
Communication therapies are offered in the Children's Center for Communication Enhancement, which has a wealth of experience in working with children who have ASDs. Speech-language therapy can help your child understand language and use it to express himself.
Children's Hospital Boston
9 Hope Avenue
Waltham MA 02453
 781-216-2209


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Children's ASD study seeking participants

Children’s Hospital Boston is looking for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to participate in a research study. We are trying to understand the genetic and environmental factors involved in autism spectrum disorder to better diagnose and treat these conditions. 

Learn more about the study, including participation criteria and how to enroll.

For more information, please contact:

Joanna Reinwald
Email: joanna.reinwald@
childrens.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-355-9152 or
toll-free at 866-982-5827
 

A view of autism: altered brain pathways, disordered white matter

A growing body of evidence from genetic and cell studies indicates that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) result from abnormalities in how neurons connect to each other to establish brain circuitry. Striking MRI images taken at Children’s Hospital Boston now strengthen this case visually.

Read more in Vector, Children's science and innovation blog. 

 

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Tracking EEG footprints of autism and mental illness

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)Learn how EEG signals may reflect underlying brain connectivity patterns in autism.

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