Carissa Cascio

Is the sense of touch perceived differently in people without autism? Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have established a link between the neurotransmitter serotonin and certain behaviors of some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a link that may lead to new treatments for ASD. Read More

MRI brain scans reveal that children with autism spectrum disorders respond to a narrower range of familiar rewards. Read More

Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age. Read More

A lecture on autism research will take place at One Magnolia Circle April 21. Pictured: researchers are developing emotion-sensing technology for use in autism social interventions. As part of Autism Awareness Month, nationally recognized each April, The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on… Read More

The Vanderbilt Kennedy will host a free community forum on autism Saturday, April 21. Read More

Autism experts from Vanderbilt University are available for interviews on World Autism Awareness Day, designated by the United Nations as April 2. Read More