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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Where Are All the Girls with Autism?

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

NY1 City HealthBeat with Dr. Kolevzon

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

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.