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Research into autism spectrum disorders


 

Autism Data
 Photo: books Autism Data is a database of references for over 18,500 published articles, books and videos on autism, including Asperger syndrome. The contents include bibliographic records of all items in the Information Centre Library plus details of research articles on autism published in journals which are not part of our holdings.

Research in Progress database
Details of research projects which are currently in progress in the field of autism.

Are you looking for research participants?
[Reply only given to successful applications with ethical approval] If you are a researcher (at postgraduate level and beyond) seeking participants, we may be able to advertise your appeal for participants on the NAS website. Please complete the online form.

Research projects: be a participant
Follow this link if you would like to particpate in NAS-approved research projects or surveys, and help to increase understanding of autism spectrum disorders or related issues.

Titles in Autism
The Autism Research Database (ARD) is a computerised information resource which currently stores details of over 15,000 published books, articles and reports from across the world on autism and related subjects. In addition, information on professionals working in the autism field, and research currently in progress is included on the database. New entries on the database are included in the email bulletin Titles in Autism.

Autism Update
Autism Update is a list of articles, books and other media covering practical approaches and accounts of autism and Asperger syndrome added to Autism Data in the past two months. Members of the NAS are entitled to free access to this service.

Research Autism
 Research Autism logo Research Autism is an independent, non-profit making charitable Trust committed to improving the lives of individuals on the autistic spectrum through research into therapeutic or remedial interventions.

Brain Bank for Autism and Related Developmental Research
Brain tissue is the most valuable gift to enable research into autism and other conditions in which the brain works differently from the norm. The UK Brain Bank for Autism has been established at Oxford University.

Links: websites on autism research
Links to useful resources that cover all aspects of the autism spectrum.

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