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. […]

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. […]