Investigating how children with autism develop ADHD over time.
How Children with ASD Develop ADHD over Time: An Integrated Analysis through the Lenses of Functional Genomics, Stem Cells, Brain Imaging, and Neurobehavior
This study is looking at how autism and ADHD can happen together in kids, and it’s for families who want to understand how these conditions might influence each other, using different tests to find clues that could help predict ADHD in children with autism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132937 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. It aims to understand how these two conditions co-occur and affect each other by using a combination of genomic analysis, brain imaging, and behavioral assessments. By studying children with and without ADHD who have ASD, researchers hope to identify unique biological and behavioral markers that can help predict the development of ADHD in these children. This multidisciplinary approach seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms of these disorders over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have autism spectrum disorder or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and interventions for children with both ASD and ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the co-occurrence of ASD and ADHD, but this integrated approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Travers, Brittany Gail — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Travers, Brittany Gail
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.