The FSU Autism Institute was established to coordinate and promote research, education and service related to autism spectrum disorders. The specific aims of the Autism Institute are:
- to promote interdisciplinary research that advances scientific knowledge of autism spectrum disorders;
- to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and clinical/educational practice;
- to build the capacity of primary care and other service providers, educators, employers, family members, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders to improve outcomes through research and training; and
- to maximize the use of innovative video and computer information technology in research, education, and service related to autism spectrum disorders.
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Autism study holds promise for families
The Autism Institute at the Florida State University College of Medicine is part of a new $8.3 million study to measure risk and resilience factors for autism in infants and…
SMART TECHNOLOGY HELPS DOCTORS SPOT AUTISM EARLIER — $2.5 Million NIH Grant Latest Success for Autism Institute at FSU College of Medicine
Someday your doctor may be able to examine your infant, notice a telltale physical characteristic and say, “Your child has autism – but we’ve caught it early, so don’t worry.”