Understanding social behavior challenges in autism spectrum disorder
Neurocomputational mechanisms of proactive social behavior deficits in autism spectrum disorder
This study is looking at how kids with autism experience social situations by using brain scans and virtual reality, to better understand the challenges they face when interacting with others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880382 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural mechanisms behind social interaction difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By utilizing advanced brain imaging techniques and virtual reality tasks, the study aims to observe how children with ASD engage in social situations that mimic real-life interactions. The approach focuses on understanding how these children perceive social dynamics, such as closeness and power, during interactive scenarios. This innovative methodology seeks to fill gaps in current knowledge about the brain's role in social behavior deficits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have autism spectrum disorder or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support strategies for children with autism, enhancing their social skills and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on autism, this approach using computational models and interactive tasks is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schiller, Daniela — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Schiller, Daniela
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.