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Featured Publications / Publications

Autism, Big Brains, and Zebrafish?

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition commonly associated with difficulties or differences in communication, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. Researchers have found that autism is largely influenced by mutations in …

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Looking at gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children over time

Children with autism have been found to experience more medical issues including gastrointestinal symptoms. In this study, participants in the autism group were more likely to experience gastrointestinal symptoms than …

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Sex differences in early brain development and motor skills

Our study looked at how a motor-related brain region called the striatum and its connections with other parts of the brain help coordinate movement in autistic and non-autistic boys and …


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Recent Talks & Presentations

  • Why autism brain studies matter
  • Women and Girls on the Spectrum (30 min)
  • Gender Diversity in Autism & the NeuroTeens Support Group
  • Science Minds (18 min)
  • Understanding and Supporting the Intersections Between Neurodiversity and Gender Nonconformity (1 hr)

Featured Publications

  • Autism, Big Brains, and Zebrafish?
  • Looking at gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children over time
  • Sex differences in early brain development and motor skills
  • Sex differences in trajectories of cortical development in autistic children from 2–13 years of age
  • Why do we need sex-balanced studies of autism?
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