Purpose

We are seeking patients between the ages of 18-35 with Autism, Asperger’s, an Autism spectrum Disorder, or other developmental differences involving social communication or repetitive behaviors. Cutting edge techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) will be used to map brain function and study social communication and repetitive behaviors.

Type of Study: Observational Type
Setting of Study: outpatient
Clinical Trials.gov number: 
Providing Clinical Treatment?: No

Study Activities

Filling Out Forms
MRI Scan
Psychophysiology measurements
Provides Payment: Compensation for study related procedures

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years - 35 Years
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
This study is recruiting Healthy Volunteers.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
18-35 years of age
English speaking
Must meet DSM-IV criteria for Austism Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder or Pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified
No current psychiatric disorder meeting Axis I DSM-IV Criteria
Must have IQ>65 and have capacity to consent to study


Links
Dr. Lisanby is the chief of the division of Brain Stimulation and Therapeutic Modulation

Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 21 New York State Psychiatric Institute New York, NY 10032
Clinic: 
Division: Neuroscience

Study chairs or principal investigators:
Alexandra Sporn MD, Principal Investigator

Co-investigators:
Sarah Lisanby,
Agnes Whitaker,
Bradley Peterson,
Peter Bulow,