Austin and Autism

Austin is participating in a research study at the Austim Center at the University of Washington.  They are studying the social differences in children with an older sibling with Autism as compared to children who have a older sibling without Autism.  It is fascinating research and Austin makes good money which we add to his bank account.

As part of Austin's 9 month visit he was given an EEG (electroencephalography) which is the recording of electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of neurons within the brain.  They placed a cap on his head that had been soaked in salt water.  The cap had several little sponges attached to long wires that would pick up on the electrical activity going on inside his noggin.  Again, it was fascinating.

Here are some cute pictures of our happy little boy with his EEG cap on his head.