Investigating patterns to accelerate solutions.
At the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Laboratory at Northwestern University, we research language and other abilities associated with autism, fragile X, and related conditions. We also investigate their associated genetic, environmental, and neural features.
Our specific study objectives include:
- understanding different developmental strengths and challenges in language and other abilities associated with autism, fragile X, and related conditions;
- defining subtle language and neuropsychological profiles among unaffected family members that may still be linked to the genes involved in autism and fragile X; and
- documenting the connections between genes and environment in neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism/fragile X.
NDL among Northwestern research groups rethinking genetics
Environmental factors are now recognized to play a strong role in development, and pose risk factors even in strongly genetic conditions like autism. The NDL is one of the many labs at Northwestern that are considering the complex relationships between genes and environment. Click to learn more: Northwestern Now!
Recent News
Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals with ASD and FXS
During these trying and uncertain times, we want to offer our support to anyone who may need it! […]
Northwestern’s Autism Research and Clinical Collaborative
The NDL is part of Northwestern’s Autism Research and Clinical Collaborative – an alliance of Northwestern educators, researchers, and clinicians who are dedicated to serving the autism community by working together to understand autism […]