COVID-19 Resources from the MIND Institute
The MIND Institute, an international collaborative research and clinical treatment center, is hosting a multitude of Facebook live events and Q&A postings related to the pandemic, […]
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Every year, the NDL celebrates Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day and we encourage you to join us in supporting those affected by autism, as well as their family members, caregivers, and friends. […]
Job Opportunities in the NDL
The Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Laboratory at Northwestern University is seeking a research assistant, project coordinator, and/or project manager to work on ongoing NIH-funded research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS). Positions are for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of an extension, depending on grant funding. Positions will involve work on projects investigating [...]
Benefits of Telehealth
Although the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has created and presented many challenges for individuals locally and globally, one positive that has come out of this is the increasing popularity and acceptance of telehealth. […]
Remote Learning Resource Tool for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
It is no secret that COVID-19 has presented a multitude of changes and challenges that we did not see coming, and these changes can be especially hard for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). […]
NDL Doctoral Student Wins Best Poster Award at Houston Neuropsychology Symposium
Kritika Nayar, a doctoral student in the NDL, who is currently completing her Pediatric Neuropsychology Internship at the Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, was recently awarded the best poster research award at this year’s annual Houston Neuropsychology Symposium. […]
The dream of attending college, a dream once again
Recently, the University of California, Davis MIND Institute was awarded a $2.1 million grant with the sole purpose of creating a four-year college program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including those with Fragile-X Syndrome. […]
Article about new paper from NDL in Spectrum News
An exciting new paper from the NDL and some of our collaborators was recently covered in Spectrum News. […]
Raising awareness and acceptance for those affected by Fragile X Syndrome
Same but Different, a U.K non-profit organization has dedicated its efforts to raising awareness and acceptance for those with rare disorders such as Fragile-x syndrome. […]
Mom Equips Ambulances With Sensory Kits To Help Children With Autism
Autism (ASD), Fragile-X syndrome (FXS), and other neurodevelopmental disorders don’t come with a handbook. As a caretaker of an individual with ASD, much of the learning must take place on the job and requires continual attention to detail. […]