Largest study of its kind reveals that many psychiatric disorders arise from common genes
In the largest-ever study of its kind researchers identified more than 100 genetic variants that affect the risk for more than one mental health condition.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life.
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Aspire Child Programs
MGH Aspire's child programs offer children and young adolescents with high-cognitive autism spectrum disorder or related profile, a variety of opportunities to develop and practice key skills in naturalistic childhood contexts.
Lurie Center for Autism
The Lurie Center for Autism is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan.
Pediatric Neurology
The Pediatric Neurology Unit at MassGeneral Hospital for Children diagnoses and treats infants, children and adolescents with the full spectrum of neurological conditions.
Pediatric Psychiatry
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment of children/adolescents with the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions and behavioral or emotional difficulties in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Pediatric Psychopharmacology & Adult ADHD Program
The mission of the Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is to advance the well-being of children and families afflicted with mental illness through research, education and clinical care.
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