Emma has been a part of our study since she was only 9 months old!! We have thoroughly enjoyed watching her develop into the young lady she is today:)
We are so glad that our participants are able to enjoy a complimentary visit to EdVenture Children’s Museum during their time here in Columbia!
We hope that our participant Evelyn enjoyed her birthday trip to the zoo today! It is hard to believe that we have been lucky enough to have them in our study since 2013!
We are proud of the researchers-in-training who presented at the NDD Lab Undergraduate Research Showcase on July 20th! The NDD Lab is committed to consistently providing education and training opportunities for many undergraduates at the University of South Carolina, which is currently classified as an R1 Research Institution by the Carnegie Commission on higher education.
Most of our families really know how to have fun and that is what makes us want to come to “work” each day!! These three participants were absolutely fabulous during their visit to our lab last week and so we gave them STICKY hands as prizes! That’s when things just got silly;)
The work of Dr. Jane Roberts is currently featured on the College of Arts and Sciences website. The new article entitled Piecing together the Autism puzzle explains how our research connects the social and biological science to improve the health of children and families.
April is National Autism Awareness Month! According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 68 school-aged children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This month gives an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness and acceptance around the world. Together we can make a better world for those with autism by taking action and supporting organizations which provide support for families affected by ASD.
Hannah Durham graduated from USC this past May and is currently a research assistant in our lab. She has accepted a clinical research specialist position at the Center for Autism and Brain Development at Duke University Medical Center! She will be joining a team who is studying the efficacy of umbilical cord blood infusion for improving outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder. Congratulations!!
Dr. Abigail Hogan presented her poster on Neural Processing in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism to the CAS Board of Visitors on December 2, 2016. It was an honor to present the experimental design of our NIH-funded preschool grant to a governing body of the College of Arts and Sciences.
We are recruiting children who have been diagnosed with Autism!
Who can take part in this study: Children 30-42 months diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a developmental delay.
What will participation involve: Completing some interviews and questionnaires about your thoughts and experiences as well as your child’s development. Yearly in person assessments of mom and child at your home. Participants will be compensated for their time and receive a brief report of their child’s development.
How will this project help families: This information would enable us to support all families affected by neuro-developmental disorders by promoting earlier diagnosis, treatment and support.
How can I get more information: Please contact Ms. Jessica Escorcia via email ([email protected]) or phone (803-777- 5676). You may also visit our recruitment page.
Carly Moser was named a Magellan Scholar in May 2016 and awarded a grant to fund research on the relationship between autonomic function and psychosocial outcomes in mothers with the FMR1 premutation. Congratulations Carly!
Learn how you can take part in our research
