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[...]

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.  […]

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). […]

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. [...]

  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.  […]

  An exciting new paper from the NDL and some of our collaborators was recently covered in Spectrum News. […]

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. […]

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.  […]

Since 2000, July 22nd has been designated as  Fragile X Syndrome Awareness day. The goal of this day is to expand public awareness and educate those who can help. […]

Kritika Nayar, 6th-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program, defended her dissertation, the culmination of her PhD program. […]

Shivani Patel, 5th- year doctoral student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, defended her dissertation, the culmination of her PhD program. […]

FRAXA, one of the leading Fragile X Syndrome research foundations, is starting a webinar series to continue providing important information centered around current topics in Fragile X Syndrome research. […]