• Our research


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The Autism@UL SIG endeavours to carry out dynamic research activities with a dedicated effort to produce local impact as well as high impact scientific publications, patents and know-how developments. We aim at leading competitive projects funded by both National and European agencies.
Currently, our high-quality, and cutting-edge research within UL is dedicated to:

  • (i) understanding the underlying biomedical causes (genetic, environmental) of autism;
  • (ii) exploring and investigating the role of ubiquitous and physical computing in supporting individuals with autism (but also therapists, parents, teachers, and anyone else involved in (early) intervention);
  • (iii) investigating the use peer-mediated teaching to support children with autism learn to communicate, and foster a more inclusive educational experience;
  • (iv) developing an autistic-centered approach to the design and development of assistive technologies, services and practices.
Effect of nutritional profiles on pregnancy Effect of nutritional profiles on pregnancy Chiara De Benedectis and Andreas Grabrucker
Understanding the role of zinc and zinc transporters in Autism Understanding the role of zinc and zinc transporters in Autism Chiara De Benedectis and Andreas Grabrucker
Understanding the role of zinc and zinc transporters in Autism Association of zinc deficiency with gastro-intestinal abnormalities in ASD model Ann Katrin Sauer and Andreas Grabrucker
Investigating the influence of maternal zinc supplementation as strategy for reducing the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorders and associated symptoms Investigating the influence of maternal zinc supplementation as strategy for reducing the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorders and associated symptoms Andreas Grabrucker and Stanton
Auti-lite Sushmita Hedge and Cristiano Storni
Supporting Best Practice in Peer-Mediated approaches with Minimally Verbal Autistic children Supporting Best Practice in Peer-Mediated approaches with Minimally Verbal Autistic children Michelle O'Donoghue
Minding the Gap: Detecting Girls with Autism in Early Childhood by Brooke McMullen Minding the Gap: Detecting Girls with Autism in Early Childhood Brooke McMullen

About

The Autism Special Interest Group at the University of Limerick (Autism@UL SIG) is an interdisciplinary group of people with a focus on autism. Within UL the group includes senior Principal Investigators, early career researchers and PhD students from across the University’s faculties and institutions.

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