TMS to Treat Core Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study will evaluate the effects of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a type of noninvasive brain stimulation, on the social brain. TMS is a therapy that has been approved for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder and we are looking to see if it can also help those with ASD. This method uses magnetic waves administered in a train of pulses to influence brain activity. A participant visit includes a baseline assessment of neuropsychological, cognitive and behavioral function and an EEG and eye-tracking session to measure visual and social responses before and after TMS.

Participation consists of 2 visits and compensation is $100 per visit.

We are seeking participants diagnosed with autism or typical development between the ages of 18 to 30 years old.