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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On Saturday, October 4th, the NDL was honored to participate in the Laremont School Resource Fair and Fall Festival. This Halloween-themed event brought together families and community members from the greater Chicago area to learn[...]
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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.
