What We Do
We’re NU scientists, each conducting our own research on autism and related conditions. Through Northwestern University’s Autism Research and Clinical Collaborative, we’re sharing our findings, applying our collective knowledge to real-life cases, and helping educate and mentor the rising generation of autism researchers and scientists.
Who We Are
We’re a team of Northwestern investigators studying different aspects of autism – from biological origins to language and communication to early interventions. NUARCC was founded and is led by the following three scientists:
Our Trusted Partners
We partner with many outstanding institutions, organizations, and groups to advance clinical, research, and educational work in autism. These are some of our invaluable partners – please click on their names to learn about the important work being done by each.
Who We Serve
Through our collective research, student training, and clinical services, we seek to be a valuable resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions, their families, as well as for the broader community, student scientists, and professional colleagues.
Recent News
The pace of research focused on autism is at an all-time high. Stay up-to-date with this sampling of important new findings emerging in the field, news items, and upcoming events.
Project AIM: Autism intervention meta-analysis for studies of young children
There are many interventions available for children with autism, but the effectiveness of these interventions is the subject of great debate. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis to summarize the effects of seven different types of intervention for children diagnosed with autism (up to 8 years old).
Language Predictors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Many children with autism develop proficient verbal language skills, but some remain minimally verbal into adulthood. In this study, children with autism were assessed in preschool and again at school age to identify skills that predicted their language development.
How Settings Can Influence Repetitive Speech in ASD
The use of repetitive speech is common in individuals with autism, but little is known about factors that increase or decrease its use. Four categories of repetitive speech (delayed echolalia, immediate echolalia, vocal stereotypy, verbal stereotypy) were evaluated in 11 school-aged children with autism.
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