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At the Profound Autism Alliance, we're dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving lives through research. And you are a vital part of this journey. Browse open studies seeking participants below and join us in shaping the future of research.

UCSF Speech Voice and Communication Study

The goals of this study are to identify the specific barriers to speech or the causes of difficulties with speech and other forms of communication. The study involves autism diagnostic and neuropsychological testing and brain imaging (MRI and MEG). Our dedicated team will provide support for participants who may have difficulty completing any of the study tasks but would like to attempt them. The study is completed typically in 4-5 visits and pays up to $400.

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This study is approved by UCSF IRB #21-33613.

SPARK

SPARK is an autism research study and a growing community of autistic individuals, their families, and researchers on a mission to advance the understanding of autism. 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.

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Uncovering Communication Potential in Minimally Verbal Autism Spectrum Disorder

In this study, we are characterizing and modeling communication in individuals with autism spectrum disorder who are minimally verbal (mv-ASD). We are doing so by using on-body and off-body devices to measure communication patterns including facial fine motor movements and vocalizations.

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