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
The NDL at the Iowa State Fair!
We want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the 2019 Iowa State Fair! We are so grateful to the 100+ Iowans who showed interest in our research, and helped to make our experience so enjoyable. We love our time in Iowa and already can't wait for next [...]
Fragile X and Autism Education Conference in West Des Moines
On Saturday, August 17th, the National Fragile X Foundation Heartland Chapter will be hosting a one- day Fragile X and Autism Education Conference in West Des Moines, Iowa. […]