The mission of the Pediatrics & Developmental Neuroscience Branch (PDN) is to identify factors which influence the onset and expression of behavioral symptoms, and to develop more effective treatment and prevention strategies for childhood disorders. The Branch conducts clinical research on a variety of childhood behavioral problems.

STUDIES RECRUITING ADULTS

• Neuroimmune Activation in Autism
• Brain Imaging Study of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

STUDIES RECRUITING CHILDREN

• A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) for (PANDAS) Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections
• Markers of Autism Spectrum Disorders in At-risk Toddlers: A Pilot Study