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Project

The Impact of Social Skills Intervention on Brain Functioning in Autism

Center:

AL-Civitan International Research Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Sarah O'Kelley
[email protected]
205-975-5781

Project Description:

This study seeks to determine the effect of a group of social skills intervention on social information processing at the neural level in teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.The project will utilize FMRI methodology to assess neural activity during a series of social cognition tasks, both before and after participators complete the PEERS social skills intervention. Changes in neural activity patterns at each point will be assessed and compared to those of wait-list and typically developing control participants.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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