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A new study, published Wednesday, focused on a severe neurodevelopmental disorder referred to as 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, a condition often associated with autism, intellectual disability, language impairments, seizures, obesity and movement disorders, among a range of other health problems. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Landmark study into genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health

Researchers at Northeastern and neighboring colleges say they’ve made a landmark discovery that takes a deeper look at the origins of a debilitating genetic disease, called 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, known to cause a range of symptoms and health problems.

by Tanner Stening December 2, 2021

Ralf Schlosser, a professor in the department of communication sciences and disorders at Northeastern, has developed a series of new teaching techniques using smartwatches to help students with autism learn alongside neurotypical classmates. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Students with autism get a new tool for independence: A smartwatch

Ralf Schlosser, a professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northeastern, has developed a series of new smartwatch-based teaching techniques to help students with autism learn alongside neurotypical classmates. “This allows students to be more independent than if a teaching aide is hovering over them,” he says.

by Emily Arntsen January 21, 2021

How new research and Sesame Street are expanding our understanding of autism

During National Autism Awareness Month, "Sesame Street" will air its first episode featuring a new Muppet: 4-year-old Julia, who has autism. Today the Northeastern chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma, along with the nonprofit Best Buddies, hosts its observance of Autism Awareness Day at Curry Crossroads. In recognition, we asked Northeastern experts to discuss some of the technologies being developed to help increase autonomy among people with autism.

by Thea Singer March 31, 2017

autism spectrum disorder

Landmark study into genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health

Students with autism get a new tool for independence: A smartwatch

How new research and Sesame Street are expanding our understanding of autism

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