Research at KIND

KIND is a competence center for research, development, and education in neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and ADHD. KIND is at the forefront of research in neurodevelopment conditions, developing new methods for detection, intervention, and supports that aim to improve outcomes for people with neurodevelopmental conditions. We seek to contribute to a more inclusive society by spreading knowledge about neurodevelopmental conditions and collaborating with the wider community.

Part of the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND)
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Research groups

Evidence-based methods in autism and ADHD
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Tatja Hirvikoskis team

Evidence-based methods in autism and ADHD

We mainly focus on clinical studies and development of evidence-based methods that can make a difference in people's everyday lives. Several projects are mainly aimed at adults with ADHD or autism.

Early childhood development and neurodevelopmental conditions
Terje Falck-Ytter research group leader. Photo: Lars Wallin
Terje Falck-Ytters team

Early childhood development and neurodevelopmental conditions

We conduct interdisciplinary research aiming to increase our understanding of child development, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions. 

Synaesthesia, autism and perception
Janina Neufeld Photo: Andreas Andersson
Janina Neufeld

Synaesthesia, autism and perception

We use brain imaging, eye tracking, psychophysics and other methods in order to investitage similarities and differences in how people with synesthesia and people on the autism spectrum process sensory information.

Transition to adulthood for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions
Portrait of Klara Olofsdotter Lauri. Photo: Martin Stenmark
Ulf Jonssons

Transition to adulthood for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions

We conduct studies to learn more about the support needs of young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, and how the support ideally should be delivered. Our team is part of the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND).

Completed projects

On this page you can find research- and developmental projects completed at KIND. Most of our projects are about ADHD or autism spectrum conditions.

Sven Bölte's research group

ASC-Inclusion

Integrated Internet-Based Environment for Social Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions. Read more about ASC-Inclusion. 

AuTrain

AuTrain supports improving the situation of people with ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder – by using digital learning solutions for implementing an online-based training course for “autism officers”. Read more about AuTrain. 

EU-AIMS - identification of markers of autism

The study aim was to identify cognitive and biological markers of autism that may facilitate an earlier and more accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and development of new therapies/medications. Read more about EU-AIMS. 

KITE - Neurofeedback and working memory training

KITE is a comparative, randomized and controlled study focusing on the question: Does Neurofeedback and Working Memory Training Improve Core Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Adolescents? Read more about KITE. 

 

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Sven Bölte

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Terje Falck-Ytter's research group

BABYTWINS

In BabyTwins, we are investigating the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to individual differences in a variety of traits in infancy. Read more about BABYTWINS. 

COST - Enhancing the scientific study of early autism

A network to improve research, services and outcomes. Read more about COST. 

iTWIN

iTWIN is a collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, Indiana University (USA) and the University of Gothenburg. The purpose of the study is to understand the contribution of genes and environments to individual differences in attentional functions, assessed with eye tracking. Read more about iTWIN. 

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Terje Falck-Ytter

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Karolinska Institutet, Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND), Gävlegatan 22B, plan 8, Stockholm, 113 30