All aspects of the Asperger Institute are closely tied to the research program. The components being developed within the educational program will be piloted and tested, as will many of the aspects of the clinical services. In this way, the Asperger Institute will continually contribute knowledge of what really works for this population. Clinical and educational research on Asperger Syndrome is in its infancy and the Child Study Center plans to make important contributions to evidence-based intervention.

In addition, basic researchers who are examining important aspects of neurodevelopment and etiology will join our research faculty to contribute to the knowledge of underlying aspects for Asperger Syndrome and related conditions and to interact with scientists already at NYU who are examining critical questions in neurology, biology, psychology, and education.