Cerebellar Dysfunction in Autism

B
Bess Bloomer

Primary Investigator

W
William Hetrick

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to better understand how eye movements are related to information processing in healthy people and people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which cerebellar dysfunction and connectivity with other brain regions contributes to autism in a sample of 40 high functioning individuals with autism and 40 age- and gender-matched healthy non-psychiatric controls.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Autism,Healthy,autism,austistic,austism spectrum,healthy
  • Age: Between 13 Years - 33 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
No history of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
No history of neurological illness
NO history of alcohol or drug dependence in the previous five years, no abuse within the last year
No present medication for medical disorders that would have deleterious neurological, and/or cognitive functioning consequences
No hearing impairments

Additional Information:
This study takes place in Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN.

Participants will be paid for their participation.

Updated on 20 Nov 2022. Study ID: 1405055186

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