University of California, San Diego - Autism Center of Excellence

University of California, San Diego - Autism Center of Excellence Our Center is dedicated to ensuring the healthy development of all children by detecting and treating delays at the earliest ages possible.

Designated as an Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) by the National Institutes of Health in 2007, our UC San Diego center's mission is to discover an early behavioral and biological signature of infants at risk for autism as young as 12-months. To achieve this we use state-of-the-art methodology including functional and structural brain imaging, eye gaze tracking, and detailed genetic tests that ma

p early development in a wide range of babies including those at risk for autism as well as those who are developing normally. The ultimate goal of our program is to help families by establishing reliable biomedical indicators that will translate into rapid identification and early treatment for all children who need it.

🌏 Your voice matters.If you identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander, are 18 years or older, and live in the Unite...
07/13/2026

🌏 Your voice matters.

If you identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander, are 18 years or older, and live in the United States, we'd love to hear from you!

By completing a 10–15 minute anonymous survey, you'll help researchers better understand AAPI perspectives on research participation and support more inclusive research in the future.

✨ Plus, you'll have the chance to win one of 25 $60 ClinCards.

📱 Scan the QR code or take the survey here: https://redcap.link/o6lysbfx

Please consider sharing this post with your community to help us reach more AAPI voices.

Are you curious about the genetic causes of autism? Are you interested in receiving genetic testing at no cost? If so, w...
12/04/2025

Are you curious about the genetic causes of autism? Are you interested in receiving genetic testing at no cost?

If so, we invite you to join SPARK - an online research study, Simons Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK), for individuals with autism of all ages. SPARK’s mission is to improve the lives of people with autism by identifying the causes of autism and informing more effective therapies, treatments, services, and supports.

Participation includes a 20-minute online registration. Children or adults with autism and their families are asked to provide saliva samples, complete compensated surveys, and learn about other research opportunities. Samples are paid up to $50 and surveys up to $25.
Registration can be done entirely online at https://sparkforautism.org/ucsd.sarrc or in person with the UCSD SPARK team. Please contact us at 858-761-4734 or [email protected] with any questions!

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