Behavioral Characteristics of Toddlers Later Identified with an Autism Diagnosis, ADHD Symptoms, or Combined Autism and ADHD Symptoms
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among autistic people.
ADHD, Big Emotions, and Adaptive Behavior in Young Autistic Children
A recent Duke study explored a link between ADHD, difficulties with big emotions, and adaptive behavior – a person’s ability to perform everyday social and personal life skills -
Autism Center Moves Research Efforts to Updated Facility
We are expanding our research capacity at our facility in the Exchange on Erwin building to accommodate all of our research efforts into one easily accessible location.
Employee Spotlight: Evan Watson
Evan Watson, the Autism Center’s communications specialist has been with us since 2023.
Duke Autism Research Presented at International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Conference
The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development was well-represented at the 2025 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting.
Maslow named Distinguished Professor in Child Psychiatry
Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry chair Dr. Moira Rynn and professor Dr. Gary Maslow on being named distinguished professors—and to the 29 other newly distinguished professors at Duke.
SenseToKnow app shows accurate results when performed at home, study shows
Our team tested the accuracy of the SenseToKnow app for autism screening when used by caregivers at home on their own mobile phone or tablet.
Researchers Use Early History of Language Delay to Predict Future Autism Diagnosis
Using information from routinely collected electronic health data, Duke researchers discovered that knowing whether a child has an early history of language or developmental delay improved their ab
Utilizing AI to Understand Early Development in Infants
Faculty member Elena Tenenbaum, PhD, presented "Utilizing AI to Understand Early Development in Infants" at the Autism Sci