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Join our team of scientists and families searching for genetic answers to autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. To find answers, we need families like yours.
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Simons Searchlight includes leading researchers, families and individuals. Each of us is dedicated to advancing the science of genetic changes related to autism. Learn More
In our quest for answers, each unique finding is important.
The best minds in genetic science offer immediate insight to your diagnosis.
Our data is open to all qualified researchers, not held in a single lab.
Genetic Conditions We Study
We study over 50 genetic changes related to autism and associated conditions. And the list is still growing.
How to Join
Do you have a genetic diagnosis that is on our list? Are you a biological parent or sibling of a person with a diagnosis? Proficient in English? Yes? Then please follow the steps below.
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Provide your clinical lab report.

Connect with a genetic counselor.

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