Autism Africa has a longstanding commitment to research in the field of autism. We strongly believe that research in all areas of development, language, socialization, family functioning, and diagnosis, as well as more basic research in areas such as genetics, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and other more specialized technologies can help us better understand both the phenomenology and treatment of people with autism. With its vast network of professionals and families throughout African and connections to families throughout the world, Autism Africa will participate in many collaborative research projects, as well as provide support to visiting scholars from abroad. We learn greatly from these research collaborations, and look forward to future opportunities. Also, Autism Africa hopes to undertake the first prevalence study ever in the history of Africa.

Current research

1. Autism Diagnostic conceptualizations among professionals in Kenya

   P.I. Jane Weru, Ph.D.

   Co. PI: Asaph Mwangi

                    

Proposed Research project (Dependent upon funds availability)

1. The prevalence of autism in Kenya