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May 9-12 Rotterdam Netherlands 2018 ANNUAL MEETING MAY 9-12 ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS PROGRAM BOOK www.autism-insar.org INSAR 2018 Sponsors We thank the following organizations for their generous support of the INSAR Annual Meeting. Platinum Sponsor Level Gold Sponsor Level Silver Sponsor Level Autism Science Foundation Hilibrand Foundation Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation TABLE OF CONTENTS Sponsorship .................................Inside Front Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Interest Groups Schedule .......................... 6 Speaker Ready Room ............................................ 6 De Doelen Floor Plans ........................................ 7-9 Meeting Information Schedule-At-A-Glance .................................... 10-12 In-Conjunction Events .................................... 13-14 Keynote Speakers .............................................. 15 Awardees ..................................................... 16-19 INSAR MISSION Acknowledgments .......................................... 20-21 STATEMENT To promote the highest quality INSAR Summer Institute .................................... 22 research in order to improve the Abstract Author Index ...................................... 134 lives of people affected by autism. General Information .......................................... 208 Exhibitors ....................................................... 210 Strategic Initiatives Setting the Bar: Increase the quality, AM diversity and relevance of research promoted through annual meetings, journal, Keynote Address ................................................ 23 educational and other year-round activities. Panel Sessions .............................................. 23-26 Interdisciplinary and THURSDAY Poster Sessions ............................................ 26-42 Translational: Cultivate interdisciplinary PM and translational research, public-private MAY 10 Oral Sessions ............................................... 42-45 partnerships, and relationships with industry. Awards Ceremony .............................................. 46 Diverse and Global: Represent and serve a diverse and global community. Keynote Address ................................................ 46 Next Generation: Foster opportunities Poster Sessions ............................................ 48-62 for leadership and career development for a diverse next generation of autism AM researchers. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ............................ 63 Building Identity: Promote INSAR as the premier society for autism researchers. Keynote Address ................................................ 63 Research to Practice: Disseminate Innovative Technologies Demonstrations ............... 67 scientific knowledge to inform research FRIDAY Panel Sessions .............................................. 61-73 priorities, policy, practice, and public MAY 11 Poster Sessions ............................................ 67-83 understanding. PM Partnerships: Foster communication Oral Sessions ............................................... 83-84 and collaboration between autism researchers and people affected by autism. Panel Sessions .............................................. 88-90 Poster Sessions .......................................... 90-106 AM 365 App for INSAR Special Interest Groups (SIGs) .......................... 106 Download one app for 365 access to INSAR SATURDAY Keynote Address .............................................. 106 society information and event details. Panel Sessions .......................................... 107-110 MAY 12 Poster Sessions ...................................... 1110-127 PM Oral Sessions ........................................... 128-131 Author Abstract Index ............................... 134-207 General Information ................................... 208-209 Exhibitors ........................................................ 210 Visit http://www.autism-insar.org/ page/365mobileapp for instructions on how to download the app. Follow us on Twitter: @AutismINSAR To use the “Connect” feature to communicate Join the conversation: #AutismINSAR #INSAR2018 with other INSAR Annual Meeting registrants, enter the password: Rotterdam2018 when prompted. https://www.facebook.com/AutismINSAR 1 INSAR WELCOME Welcome to the Netherlands and specifically to Rotterdam for the first International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting (the meeting formerly known as the IMFAR). Rotterdam is known for being a young, dynamic, global city which is continually innovating itself and embraces diversity. Hence, a perfect match with the young, dynamic, global, innovative, and diverse organization which INSAR is. The scientific program of the current meeting is again diverse and splendid thanks to our scientific meeting chairs Drs Emily Jones and Jan Buitelaar. When you are submitting your abstract, awaiting the “verdict”, and attending an INSAR meeting, you are probably not aware of how much energy, effort, and time has been spent by a large group of people to ensure that the program is scientifically strong and that during the meeting everything runs smoothly. At least this was true for me, and I am impressed by the joint efforts of all members that volunteered to review and organize the abstracts, the INSAR committees that are responsible for the special interest groups, the luncheon events, the awards and much more, and the unmissable Jennifer Gentry and Joe Dymek. So thanks to all of them, and also my congratulations to this year’s award recipients that are honored by the INSAR. The 2018 INSAR local community conference is in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Rotterdam (a.k.a. 010) and Amsterdam (a.k.a 020) are rather different cities and sport-wise there is clearly competition between them. However, when it comes to autism, there are close collaborations across the Netherlands among a wide range of stakeholders. These fruitful collaborations are reflected in the 2018 INSAR local community conference. Thanks to the willingness of the (autistic) presenters, the support in funding and/or time of all d’Arc lab members of the University of Amsterdam, clinical organizations, Dutch autism networks “Reach-Aut & SamenDoen!”, publishers, and advocacy organizations, the organizing committee could offer the local community and autism- friendly program focusing on autism across the adult life span. My special thanks go to my excellent colleagues, in alphabetical order, who all deserve some extra recognition for their hard work and great suggestions. Sander Begeer Els Blijd-Hoogewys Dolien Buijs Kirstin Greaves-Lord Mariët van IJzendoorn Amélie Picard Carolien Torenvliet I hope that you will all enjoy this year’s scientific program, traditionally packed with great talks, posters, and discussions from the early morning to the evening. Of course, you do not want to miss any single detail and simultaneously want to catch up with many of your great colleagues and friends. Nonetheless, I recommend that you do plan some time to relax and experience Rotterdam. So, enjoy the scientific program, but do not forget to enjoy the wonderful restaurants, amazing modern architecture, and great museums. Have fun! Hilde Geurts, PhD INSAR 2018 Meeting Chair INSAR 2018 is the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Autism Research 2 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM A warm welcome to the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2018 Annual Meeting in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. It is our privilege and great pleasure to share the Scientific Program with you. The wealth of very interesting, ground breaking and high quality abstracts for panels, oral sessions and posters made our job WELCOME both difficult and rewarding. The over 1,500 submissions this year were rated by dedicated reviewers, topic chairs, and members of the Program Committee, resulting in over 1,300 acceptances. Presenters come from over 50 countries across the globe. This INSAR 2018 meeting intends to prioritize translational medicine by integrating three main pillars: benchside, bedside and community in order to promote enhancements in prevention, diagnosis, and therapies in autism, and improve the global healthcare system significantly. Topics that will be presented again span the full range of autism research, including epidemiology, services, brain structure and function, diagnostic, behavioral and intellectual assessment, social behavior and social cognition, communication and language, cognition and attention, repetitive behaviors and interests, comorbid syndromes, early development, adult outcome, behavioral and pharmacological interventions across the lifespan, genetics, animal models, molecular biology, family issues, new technologies, and perspectives across cultures and countries. Our Keynote Lecturers Geraldine Dawson, Rosalind Picard and Mark Johnson will provide new perspectives on early detection, brain function, and treatment of autism, and the potential of new technologies such as clinical-quality wearable sensors and analytics to improve the lives of individuals with autism. We tried to provide an opportunity for all topic areas in both oral and poster session platforms. All 20 submission topics have at least one oral session or panel session this year. This year we are also continuing the popular evening poster sessions with light hors-d’oeuvres, and lunchtime poster sessions with box lunches provided, designed to enhance opportunities for scientific interactions in more relaxed, social settings. We are extremely grateful to each member of the Program
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