Prosocial behavior and brain differences in autism vs typical development
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares how children with and without autism show helpful and kind behaviors, and looks at brain scans to see related differences. It aims to understand the brain networks involved in social behavior.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 2 and 17 years old.
- If you have autism, you need a formal diagnosis based on DSM-5 and confirmed with a special assessment called ADOS-2.
- If you are part of the control group, you cannot have a family history of autism or other brain development conditions.
- You cannot have certain genetic syndromes like Rett, Fragile X, or others listed.
- You cannot have had a brain injury or certain long-term health problems.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan of your head (no metal implants or claustrophobia that prevents it).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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