Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele

Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele uses molecular and translational neuroscience research tools in the pursuit of new treatments for autism.

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Spectrum

By Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele

28 January 2020

5 min read

Two silhouettes, of child and an adult in a twilight colored setting. We can see inside the brain and interactions with medicine and the brain. The child's head is surrounded by clouds and the adult head is in the clear.

Why serotonin medications may yet help children with autism

A class of medications used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder seems to ease compulsive behaviors in adults with autism. Why can't we tell if these medications work similarly in children with the condition?

Spectrum

Why serotonin medications may yet help children with autism

By Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele

28 January 2020 | 5 min read

Spectrum

By Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele

10 June 2014

8 min read

How to evaluate new medications for autism

There are no available medications for treating autism’s core symptoms, but there are several candidates in clinical trials. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele describes the factors researchers must take into account when developing drugs for the disorder.

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How to evaluate new medications for autism

By Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele

10 June 2014 | 8 min read

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