Brains on Autism
In a world where brain plasticity gives rise to kaleidoscopic connections, anything is possible.
Project description
The goal of this project is to better understand how children with autism spectrum disorder learn about the world and whether early differences in brain plasticity make them more sensitive to differences between sensory patterns than typically developing children.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Variable |
| Start time | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid |
| Level of collaboration | Variable |
| Benefits | Variable |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Project mentor
Eduardo Mercado
Professor
Psychology
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Preparation activities
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
Psychology