The Center for Human Development Research

The Center for Human Development Research (CHDR) is a multidisciplinary center for research on developmental psychopathology and developmental disabilities, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Medical School. Our mission is to be a center of excellence in research, education, clinical and community service related to all aspects of human development and developmental psychopathology. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with developmental disorders or mental illness originating in childhood, through research on the nature, causes, and treatment of these disorders.

ANNOUNCING NEW RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:

Research Study on Symptoms of ADHD in Autism: (seeking children ages 7-12 with a diagnosis of autism; study may include treatment)

Research Study on Effects of Diet and Behavior in Autism: (seeking children with autism ages 3-9 years old)

Research Study on Sense of Smell: We are interested in studying the sense of smell in people with and without autism-related disorders, and its possible connection to emotional communication. If you have a child 17 years or younger, we would greatly appreciate it if you would be so kind as to complete and submit the following survey about your child. BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE SURVEY PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESEARCH STUDY. If you would now like to participate in the online survey, please CLICK HERE.