Social functioning and autism spectrum disorder in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: a multimodal study.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1113949

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Social difficulties and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are frequently found in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a common genetic condition. The current study will examine (1) prevalence and characteristics of ASD and social impairment in children with NF1, (2) cognitive factors contributing to ASD symptoms and (3) associated compromise to brain structure. Findings are expected to guide development of treatments to improve social functioning in children with NF1.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $107,204.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

autism spectrum disorders | genetic disorders | neuroimaging | neuropsychological impairments | social cognition

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