Research Lab

The Nelson Lab

Autism Research

 

Infants at Risk for ASD or Language Impairment   ASD and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Implicit Learning in Children with Autism   McDonnel ASD Project
Response to Changes in Facial Emotional Expression   16p
Imitative Behaviors in Children with ASD (and their Unaffected Siblings)    

Scientists and doctors from Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and MIT have been working together to study the possible causes of ASD. We hope that our research will lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and better outcomes overall for children and families affected by these disorders. We are optimistic that by bringing together the fields of neuroscience, psychology, bioinformatics and genetics, we will shed light on this enigmatic diagnosis.