The Program Of Autism Research
Autism is one of the greatest challenges of neuroscience in national and international arenas. Screening and administration of early interventions can improve the prognosis of autism. In order to reach this goal, we are intending to create a national registry and surveillance system for autism.
OUR MEMBERS
Sports and Exercise Medicine Specialist, Tehran University of Medical Science
Head of Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science
Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs, Tehran University of Medical Science
contact: ramin_kordi@tums.ac.ir
Dr. Amirhossein Memari
Clinical neuroscience Specialist, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Executive Manager of Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
contact: amirmehran@yahoo.com
Dr. Shahin Akhondzadeh
Clinical neuroscience Specialist, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
contact: s.akhond@neda.net
Dr. Vahid Ziaee
Pediatric Rheumatology Specialist, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Vice-Dean of Educational Affairs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
contact: ziaee@tums.ac.ir
Aims & Mission
Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with autism.
Aims:
a)To determine the incidence and prevalence of autism in Iran
b) To develop an accurate database for designing longitudinal studies and effective interventions for children with autism
c) To assess the quality of care services for children with autism
d) To assess the risk factors and at-risk groups for screening program and early Detection
e) To provide preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitation services for children with autism
Projects
.Autism Registry and awareness based on an interactive database: a bio- behavioral bank for autism research development
.MicroRNA expression profiling and functional analysis in children with autism: Autism biomarker discovery: Autism registry-based study
.Evaluation of effects of social and emotional stimuli on postural control in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
.Evaluation of sleep patterns in children with autism spectrum disorders compared to typically developing children
.The effects of selected stability and locomotor activities (SPARK) on motor skills of balance and coordination, communication and social skills as well as stereotypes in autistic children
.Investigating the relationship between anthropometric indices and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorders
Collaborating Centers
Pediatrics Center of Excellence
State Welfare Organization of Iran
Iranian Red Crescents- (Rehabilitation Deputy)
Autism Center of Pouyandeganmehr
Iranian Biological Resource Center
Kariminejad-Najmabadi Pathology & Genetics Center
Publication
.The effect of SPARK on social and motor skills of children with autism
. Effect of Social Stimuli on Postural Responses in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
. The role of phthalate esters in autism development: A systematic review
. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Patterns of Participation in Daily Physical and play Activities
. Postural control impairments in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder : a critical review of current literature
. Effects of visual search vs. auditory tasks on postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
. Cognitive flexibility impairments in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: links to age, gender and child outcomes
. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the autism treatment evaluation checklist in Persian
. overuse of psychotropic medications among children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: perspective from a developing country