Studying autism and typical brain/sensory patterns in people 12–40
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at differences in “sensory” (how you experience sounds, touch, and other sensations) between people with autism and people without autism. The results may help researchers understand autism better and improve support in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be age 12 to 40
- You will join either the autism group (autism diagnosis) or the typical group (no autism diagnosis)
- You cannot be pregnant
- You cannot have metal implants in your body
- If joining the typical group: you should not have a history of major psychiatric disorders
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