Ocular motility in autism and Asperger s Disorder: Dissociation of motor deficits. [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nicole Rinehart (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Joanne Fielding ,  A/Pr Owen White ,  E/Pr Bruce Tonge ,  E/Pr John Bradshaw

Brief description We will use ocular motor technology to investigate motor dysfunction in autism and Asperger's disorder, to advance our understanding of the neurobiological bases of these disorders. This will help clarify whether neural networks are differentially disrupted in these disorders, as our previous clinical research suggests. This dissociation and the subsequent development of an ocular motor clincal screen may improve diagnosis, and potentially treatment, of these devastating conditions.

Funding Amount $AUD 131,235.90

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant