MRI Autism Reward Study

Researchers:  Sonja Delmonte, and Dr. Louise Gallagher.

About the Study

We are using brain imaging techniques to investigate how people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) process different kinds of rewards in their brain. Participants lie in an MRI machine which takes pictures of their brains while they do different computer based tasks (like computer games).

Who can take part?

We are looking for participants with and without ASD to take part in this study. Specifically, we are looking for right handed males between the ages of 12 and 25 who would like to take part.

What will it involve?

The study involves two testing sessions. In the first session participants are asked to do some pen and paper tests. This takes about an hour. In the second session, participants do an MRI scan and some other short tests. This session takes about an hour and a half.

Arrangements are also made for participants with ASD to complete ADOS and ADI-R assessments, if these have not yet been done.

Interested in taking part?

If you are interested in taking part in this study and would like more information please contact, Sonja Delmonte, by email: sdelmont@tcd.ie or Tel. 01-896 4102