Date:1/7/2013

to predict the early detection of autism. This targeted research project will complement the team's ongoing Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) study of the brain and behavior development of infants at high risk of developing autism. IBIS is supported through the NIH Autism Center of Excellence Network. Researchers also hope to gain a fuller understanding of brain-behavior relationships during the critically important period of infant brain development.

The final targeted research award to Shekhar Saxena, Ph.D., of the World Health Organization (WHO), supports a global project in collaboration with Autism Speaks to expand and enhance autism services at existing healthcare facilities and care-providers in underserved countries. This three-year collaboration will support field trials of instructional programs for clinicians designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of autism.

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Contact: Jane E. Rubinstein jrubinstein@rubenstein.com 212-843-8287 Autism Speaks Source:Eurekalert

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