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Researchers are testing whether occupational therapy that uses virtual reality can improve cognitive skills, daily performance, and motivation in children with autism. The study includes 32 children aged 6 to 12 with autism level 1. Half receive virtual reality-supported cognitiv…

This study tests a therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness explore and reshape their life stories. The goal is to improve personal recovery, quality of life, and identity. Twenty adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD will …

This study aims to uncover the genetic and environmental factors behind autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD. Researchers will analyze gene expression in 240 participants aged 18 months and older who have an ASD diagnosis. The goal is to…

Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital are studying how mitochondria work in children with autism spectrum disorder. They aim to identify distinct patterns of mitochondrial dysfunction that may relate to developmental delays. The study involves up to 5 visits with blood draw…

This study is collecting genetic information and observable traits from 1500 people with autism and their families. The goal is to better understand how genes relate to autism. Participants must be at least 18 months old and have an autism diagnosis or a related genetic finding.