AUTISM, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY LAB

The Autism, Family, & Community Lab at CSUSM investigates the cognitive and social-emotional development of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as it relates to family and community contexts.

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The goals of our research are:

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1) To better understand and promote optimal development in children and adolescents with ASD, and

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2) To improve how stakeholders, namely caregivers and professionals who work with the autism community, interface with individuals with ASD to help them lead healthier and happier lives.

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Relevant Media: 

• The Emotional Curriculum podcast - Martial Arts and Executive Functioning in Children with Autism (S04 E04)

  • Spotify 

  • Google Play 

  • Apple Podcasts 

  • Buzzsprout 

• Psychology Today - Martial Arts and Executive Function on the Autism Spectrum

• PsyPost.org - Mixed martial arts training could help promote executive functioning in children with autism

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