autism

UCI psychologist’s Lego therapy is benefiting children with autism spectrum disorder

Study also points to potential new drug discovery advances

UCI has joined Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign, a global movement in which thousands of iconic landmarks, buildings, hotels, bridges and retail stores replace their outdoor lights with bright blue bulbs throughout April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

Jean Gehricke’s research is revealing similarities between the two disorders and suggesting new treatment approaches

Center unites multidisciplinary experts in drug discovery effort

A learning technique that maximizes the brain’s ability to make and store memories may help overcome cognitive issues seen in fragile X syndrome, a leading form of intellectual disability, according to UC Irvine neurobiologists.

Teaching children the language of dance

Gillian Hayes develops apps and other tools to help those affected by autism