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Imaging early brain development in autism
David Amaral, Ph.D.Director of Research, The MIND Institute, University of California, Davis
Director, Autism BrainNet
Director, Autism BrainNet
On 26 February 2014, David Amaral discussed different types of altered brain development among children with autism.
Infants’ grasp of others’ intentions
Amanda Woodward, Ph.D.William S. Gray Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Division of Social Sciences, University of Chicago
On 6 November 2013, Amanda Woodward discussed the nature and origins of children’s social understanding.
Evolving perspectives on autism
Catherine Lord, Ph.D.Distinguished Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
On 26 September 2013, Catherine Lord and Steven Hyman presented conceptual frameworks for autism and suggest avenues to advance the field.
Antibodies, behavior and cognition
Betty Diamond, M.D.Professor, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
On 30 May 2013, Betty Diamond discussed immune-system-mediated alterations in brain development.
New genetic insights into autism
Matthew State, M.D., Ph.D.Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor and Chair, University of California, San Francisco
On 25 April 2013, Matthew State discussed genetic discoveries in autism research and the challenges that lie ahead.