Global Laboratory for the Neuroscience of Autism

Laboratory head: Matthew Belmonte (CV)

THANKS TO OUR PAST AND CURRENT FUNDERS:
Cure Autism Now Autism Speaks US National Science Foundation United States - India Educational Foundation
Santander Universidades Fundação Bial European Research Council UK Medical Research Council UK National Institute of Health Research

Based primarily in Bangalore, India and Nottingham, England and with global reach, our research asks how domain-general cognitive capacities— which we call ‘prerequisite skills’— shape the developmental emergence of both social and non-social perception, cognition and action— giving rise to individual differences therein and autistic variations or disorders thereof. We develop, test and refine therapies that target these prerequisite skills to support communication. We draw inspiration and find application globally and across cultures. Our goal is a world where people with autism feel in charge of their senses, thoughts, feelings and behaviour and find the communicative capacity to share their unique insights, and also one that knows how to listen to what they are saying. This is the cure that we seek.

lab publications

We’re always on the lookout for students with with excellent analytical reading and writing skills, an ability to design and to manage projects with a high degree of independence, working knowledge of statistical analysis, and interest in cognitive neuroscience. Computer programming also is a great asset, especially with working knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, C#, R or SAS. To apply to volunteer with us, please send to Matthew Belmonte (belmonte at mit dot edu) a brief (one page) sample of your scientific writing, a CV if you have one or else a list of relevant skills, experiences, and coursework, and a cover letter telling us why you’re interested in autism and how you hope to be involved.

If you wish to apply for a funded place to study with us, the following opportunities may be relevant and you should contact us well in advance of the relevant deadline:

 
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