Scientists identify neurons that drive competition and social behavior
A study in mice may provide new insights into human interactions and advance research related to autism spectrum disorder and other neurocognitive conditions.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life.
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Aspire Adult Programs
Aspire's programming for adults, aged 18 years and older, helps individuals on the spectrum develop positive self-awareness, stress management and social competency skills so they can succeed at home, school, work and in the community.
Aspire Teen Programs
Aspire's year-round programming for teens, ages 14 to 18 years old, helps adolescents on the spectrum develop positive self-awareness, stress management and social competency skills so they can succeed at home, school and in the community.
Lurie Center for Autism
The Lurie Center for Autism is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan.
Pediatric Neurology
The Pediatric Neurology Unit at Mass General for Children diagnoses and treats infants, children and adolescents with the full spectrum of neurological conditions.
Pediatric Psychiatry
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment of children/adolescents with the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions and behavioral or emotional difficulties in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Aspire group programming schedules are listed below. Applications for group programming and individual coaching services may be submitted online.
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