Defining the Autonomic Brain in Autism
One in 31 kids have autism. Dysautonomia is a prevalent and disabling neurologic disorder that affects 70% of autistic children. Symptoms of dysautonomia include fast and/or irregular heart rate, drops in blood pressure and resulting dizziness, and excessive sweating.
We still need targeted, brain-based treatments to treat this dysautonomia in autism. The Translational Autism Laboratory works to define the autonomic brain to transform how we diagnose and treat dysautonomia in autism.
Our Team
Many hands make light work. The Translational Autism Laboratory relies on and recruits a diverse team of accomplished researchers to accomplish our vision and goals to transform for how diagnose and manage dysautonomia in autism.
Research
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We work to define the autonomic brain. Our team uses behavioral and systems neuroscience to define global, autonomic brain networks.
Community
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. The Translational Autism Laboratory engages our community on local and national levels to realize the translational impact of our work.
Deliverables
We shoot for the stars. Our team uses rigor day in and day out to propel the field forward.
