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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Overview
Scientific investigators within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) explore models of human brain development in normal and disease-like conditions through transgenic mice and human stem cells, study the genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders, and work to develop new approaches for optimizing the education of children with attention-deficit disorder in public schools.
Research team works to show executive function and self-determination skills are critical for improving daily living activities among autistic youth transitioning to adulthood.