Participating in autism research is vital for advancing our understanding and developing effective interventions. Below is a list of current autism studies across various institutions, along with their contact information:

Stanford University — SPARK Study

• Description: An online research initiative aiming to accelerate autism research by creating the largest autism study in the U.S.

• Participation: Individuals with a professional autism diagnosis are invited to join.

• Contact: Visit Stanford Autism Research for more details.

Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

• Description: Conducts studies suitable for individuals of all ages, with and without autism.

• Participation: Many studies offer remote participation and provide compensation.

• Contact: Email autismresearch@dm.duke.edu or visit Duke Autism Research for more information.

Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

• Description: Offers various research participation opportunities focusing on improving the quality of life for autistic individuals.

• Participation: Studies cover topics like mental health services, communication, and community participation.

• Contact: Details available at OAR Research Participation.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health — Autism Research Program

• Description: Engages in multiple ongoing research projects, including twin MRI studies and drug trials.

• Participation: Healthy children and adults are needed for various studies.

• Contact: Call Meb Steiner at (650) 736–1235 or visit Stanford Autism Research for more information.

Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai

• Description: Conducts a variety of research studies and provides care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

• Participation: Open to individuals interested in contributing to autism research.

• Contact: Call (212) 241–0961 or email theseavercenter@mssm.edu. More details at Mount Sinai Autism Research.

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)

• Description: Conducts studies like the IRIS research study, focusing on investigational drugs for ASD symptoms.

• Participation: Currently enrolling children without autism for comparison purposes.

• Contact: Visit SARRC Research for more information.

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Description: Offers studies such as the PATH to Discovery Study, aiming to understand the causes of autism.

• Participation: Participants will be compensated for their time.

• Contact: Contact Aisa Green-Hurley at (657) 579–4117 or uciaware@hs.uci.edu. More details at The Center for Autism Research.

AJ Drexel Autism Institute

• Description: Conducts studies to determine early interventions designed to improve social engagement.

• Participation: Open to children aged 15 to 30 months with an autism diagnosis.

• Contact: Visit Drexel Autism Research for more information.

Marcus Autism Center

• Description: Offers research studies providing developmental feedback from leading experts.

• Participation: Openings in current studies are available.

• Contact: Email research@devereux.org or call 404–785–7600. More details at Marcus Autism Research.

Autism Research Institute (ARI)

• Description: Provides information on various studies seeking participants.

• Participation: Open to individuals interested in contributing to autism research.

• Contact: Visit ARI Contact for more information.

Engaging in these studies not only contributes to the broader understanding of autism but also provides participants with access to resources and support. If you know of any studies that are not on this list, please let us know so we can update in our next newsletter!