Past Research

ACE researchers nationwide have been working to better understand and enhance the experiences of individuals with autism. Previous studies cover a wide range of research areas. Select a topic to learn more.

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Autistic Experience

These papers focus on autistic experiences from the perspective of autistic people themselves. They cover topic such as mental health and communication.

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Diagnostic Gap

These papers are about how and why different people might get an autism diagnosis at different ages. They focus on differences such as access to resources, sex, and mental health status.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

These papers focus on brain imaging and autism. Specifically, they use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the activity in specific parts of the brain in response to different stimuli.

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Mental Health

These papers focus on how mental health and autism might be related. They discus mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and irritability.