Autism Research Database - Strategic Plan Question Project Details

Project Element	Element Description
Project Title Project Title	Understanding the neurobiology of autism spectrum disorder
Principal Investigator Principal Investigator	Scheffer, Ingrid
Description Description	Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that causes difficulties with social interactions and communication, and unusual or intense behaviours. In most cases, the cause is unknown; however, there is evidence that the cause is likely genetic. We are using a new method to discover genes for ASD in families by looking at how features of ASD are inherited. Discovering genes for ASD will aid the development of new therapies and help parents of children with ASD with family planning.
Funder Funder	National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Country Funding Country	Australia
Fiscal Year Funding Fiscal Year Funding	1204060
Current Award Period Current Award Period	2016-2020
Strategic Plan Question Strategic Plan Question	Question 3: What Causes ASD, and Can Disabling Aspects of ASD be Prevented or Preempted?
Funder’s Project Link Funder’s Project Link	No URL available.
Institution Institution	University of Melbourne
Institute Location Institute Location	Australia
Project Number Project Number	1098255
Government or Private Government or Private	Government
History/Related Projects History/Related Projects	N/A