Studying families to reveal the roots of neurodiversity.
At the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Laboratory at Northwestern University, we research language and other abilities associated with autism, fragile X syndrome, and related conditions. We also investigate their associated genetic, environmental, and neural features.
Studying families to reveal the roots of neurodiversity.
At the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Laboratory at Northwestern University, we research language and other abilities associated with autism, fragile X syndrome, and related conditions. We also investigate their associated genetic, environmental, and neural features.
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Once we returned from the holidays, the NDL team jumped right back into work. We are so excited to have visited Will's Place, a nonprofit café that produces meaningful jobs for adults with disabilities. We[...]
The NDL had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween! We celebrated by heading out to some Chicago neighborhoods to share candy, toys, and information about our ongoing autism and fragile X syndrome studies. Mike, Sully, and[...]
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Investigating Patterns to Deepen Understanding
Research in the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Lab investigates the origins of the clinical-behavioral features that define autism, fragile X, and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
Our studies examine relationships between gene, brain, and behavior, and also consider environmental features that may contribute to the causes of these conditions. We adopt a life-span and multigenerational approach, with different studies involving both children and adults, as well as unaffected family members, including siblings, parents, and grandparents.
