The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai leads progressive research studies while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Working together with parents and families, we will identify the causes of autism and advance effective treatments.

 

Founded through the generous support of the Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, the Seaver Autism Center is home to a multidisciplinary team of experts who use genetics, molecular biology, model systems, neuroimaging, and experimental therapeutics to personalize the optimal treatment plan for each patient. Our Center also provides opportunities to participate in research studies that seek to better understand the causes of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment options.

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Oct 31, 2018
Press Release
Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Are Not Associated With Risk for Autism

Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Are Not Associated With Risk for Autism

New method developed by Mount Sinai team allows systematic study of effects of a wide range of drugs on the developing fetus

Jul 05, 2018
Press Release
Mount Sinai Studies Selected as Top Research Advances of 2017 by Federal Advisory Committee on Autism

Mount Sinai Studies Selected as Top Research Advances of 2017 by Federal Advisory Committee on Autism

Five publications from Seaver Autism Center were nominated as important advances in autism research by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC).

May 07, 2018
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The Seaver Autism Center Announces Clinical Trial of New Investigational Therapy for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

The Seaver Autism Center Announces Clinical Trial of New Investigational Therapy for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

The Center will start enrolling patients in a new interventional study of an investigational therapy in the treatment of epilepsy associated with Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

Apr 02, 2018
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Mount Sinai and Els for Autism Foundation Establish Research Institute at The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida

Mount Sinai and Els for Autism Foundation Establish Research Institute at The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida

The Seaver Els Institute will bring together personalized education, clinical research and scientific investigation for those who are affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Mar 05, 2018
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The Seaver Center for Autism Research and Treatment Receives $2.78 Million Gift

The Seaver Center for Autism Research and Treatment Receives $2.78 Million Gift

The gift is from the Beatrice and Samuel Seaver Foundation to support precision medicine research in autism spectrum disorders.

Jun 10, 2017
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Autism Risk: Why Are More Girls Protected From Diagnosis?

Autism Risk: Why Are More Girls Protected From Diagnosis?

The Autism Sisters Project aims to understand protective factors for autism by studying sisters of individuals with autism.

Apr 03, 2017
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Mount Sinai Researchers Receive Major NIH Award for Autism Genetics Research

Mount Sinai Researchers Receive Major NIH Award for Autism Genetics Research

$7 million grant extends the Autism Sequencing Consortium through 2022 to collect genetic data of more than 50,000 individuals.

Mar 16, 2017
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How Rats Could Lead to Autism Drugs That Actually Work

How Rats Could Lead to Autism Drugs That Actually Work

Dr. Harony-Nicolas, Instructor at the Seaver Center, discusses her work with genetically modified rats.

Mar 15, 2017
Press Release
All in the Family: New Research Explains How Family Members Can Impact an Autism Diagnosis

All in the Family: New Research Explains How Family Members Can Impact an Autism Diagnosis

Children who have older siblings or frequent interactions with grandparents are diagnosed with ASD earlier than those who do not.

Jan 30, 2017
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Mount Sinai Researchers Generate First In-Depth Characterization of a Genetically Modified Rat Model for Autism and Intellectual Disability

Mount Sinai Researchers Generate First In-Depth Characterization of a Genetically Modified Rat Model for Autism and Intellectual Disability

Nov 12, 2016
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Silencing Select Brain Cells Triggers Social Deficits in Mice

Silencing Select Brain Cells Triggers Social Deficits in Mice

Dr. Morishita investigates the link between cellular deficits and social behaviors in mice at the 2016 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Oct 25, 2016
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Girls & autism: It can subtle, or absent, for some at risk

Girls & autism: It can subtle, or absent, for some at risk

The Autism Sisters Project seeks to understand gender-based differences in autism in order to identify possible genetic clues and protective factors.

Sep 28, 2016
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New Treatments for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: A Family’s Story

New Treatments for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: A Family’s Story

The Buchanan family moved from Utah to New York so their son with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome could participate in treatment trials at the Seaver Autism Center.

Sep 26, 2016
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Where Are All the Girls with Autism?

Where Are All the Girls with Autism?

Hear what you missed if you were unable to attend the Seaver Autism Conference on September 25th!

Apr 30, 2016
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NY1 City HealthBeat with Dr. Kolevzon

NY1 City HealthBeat with Dr. Kolevzon

Dr. Kolevzon talks about the latest developments in autism research and treatment for National Autism Awareness Month.

Jan 05, 2016
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Hillary Clinton’s Plan to Support Children, Youth and Adults Living with Autism and their Families

Hillary Clinton’s Plan to Support Children, Youth and Adults Living with Autism and their Families

Hillary Clinton’s plan for autism research and services highlights the work of the Autism Sequencing Consortium, founded and led by Dr. Buxbaum.

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Latest Publications

Brief Report: Sensory Reactivity in Children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Mieses AM, Tavassoli T, Li E, Soorya L, Lurie S, Wang AT, Siper PM, Kolevzon A.
A Simplified Diagnostic Observational Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood
Grodberg D, Siper P, Jamison J, Buxbaum JD, Kolevzon A.
A spectral approach integrating functional genomic annotations for coding and noncoding variants
Ionita-Laza I, McCallum K, Xu B, Buxbaum JD.
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Clinical Research and Services

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Clinical Trials

Through our Clinical Research Program, the Seaver Autism Center has gained expertise in the medical and behavioral treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder
Researcher holding lab flask

Clinical Trials

Through our Clinical Research Program, the Seaver Autism Center has gained expertise in the medical and behavioral treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder
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Genetic Evaluation

Genetic Evaluation

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Treatment

Treatment

Meet The Director

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Joseph D Buxbaum, PhD
Photo of Joseph D Buxbaum

Joseph D Buxbaum, PhD

Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

Meet Our Team

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Alexander Kolevzon, MD
Photo of Alexander Kolevzon

Alexander Kolevzon, MD

Clinical Director
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Michelle L Gorenstein-Holtzman, PsyD
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Michelle L Gorenstein-Holtzman, PsyD

Director of Community Outreach
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Danielle B Halpern, PsyD
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Danielle B Halpern, PsyD

Director of Psychology Training
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LYNN M HENDRICKSON
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LYNN M HENDRICKSON

Administrative Director
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Avraham Reichenberg, PhD
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Avraham Reichenberg, PhD

Director of Epidemiology
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Paige M Siper, PhD
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Paige M Siper, PhD

Chief Psychologist
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Contact the Center

Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Department of Psychiatry
One Gustave L. Levy Place
Box 1230
New York, NY 10029, Box 1230

Telephone

212-241-0961

Email

theseavercenter@mssm.edu

 

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