The Koegel Autism Center's primary research goal is to develop and test new autism interventions designed to improve the lives of individuals, parents, and families. Most of our research projects offer support strategies at no cost to participating families. All research participation is voluntary. The center and its researchers has received past funding from state agencies, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, Autism Speaks, Organization for Autism Research, the Autism Science Foundation, as well as private donors.

START Connections Program

 

A social interaction group for teens on the autism spectrum. Eligible teens will participate in an online or in-person program that features peer-facilitators, self-tracking of key skills, fun activities, social outings, and weekly interactive lessons. For more information, click the button below. 

 

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Autismo en Confianza Lab

The Autismo en Confianza Lab, led by Assistant Professor Fernanda Castellón focuses on Latine/x family experiences with autism. 

Autismo en Confianza

Assistant Professor Fernanda Castellon at Koegel Autism Center