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Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… rocking, spinning, twirling or jumping, or in self-abusive behavior such as hand biting or head-banging. Of children … the CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), the ABC (Autism Behavior Checklist) and the GARS (Gilliam Autism Rating … self-stimulatory behaviors, tantrums and self-injurious behavior. Medications can help treat specific symptoms such …
Educational Resources
Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
Genetic Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
… disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks. … ADHD has many causes. … disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks. … Attention Deficit … disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks. … Genetic Disorders …
Staff
Dr. Philip Shaw is an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… factors that influence the development of brain and behavior. A focus of his work is the most common … in shaping the developmental trajectories of brain and behavior. The program focuses on one of the most common and … use the novel phenotypes of brain development and social behavior in ADHD as the basis for genomic discovery and …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing.
Staff
Dr. Sudre is an Associate Investigator in Dr. Philip Shaw's Neurobehavioral Clinical Research within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI is committed to maintaining a work environment that is courteous, respectful, and free from harassing behaviors for its employees, contractors, volunteers, interns and visitors.
… including NHGRI-funded locations. Inappropriate workplace behavior and unlawful harassment are inconsistent with the …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… will continue her research investigating primate social behavior and autism genetics, as well as evaluating methods … this includes documenting, understanding, and adapting to behavior changes associated with genetics issues.” We know … this includes documenting, understanding, and adapting to behavior changes associated with genetics issues. Dr. Gunter …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.