Center of Excellence
AUTISM AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
The Center of Excellence on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CeAND) brings together researchers, professionals, families, and people with lived experience to enhance knowledge and improve care. Led by Montpellier University Hospital in collaboration with the University of Montpellier, CeAND fosters cooperation and shares best practices in healthcare and education to better support individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
” The CeAND embodies our teams’ deep commitment to a better future for individuals affected by NDDs and their caregivers. Our missions—whether in research, care, training, or the dissemination of knowledge—are the pillars that support our vision.”
Professor Amaria BAGHDADLI
Scientific Director of CeAND
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) affect one in six individuals in France.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are estimated to affect 1–2% of the French population.
Launch of the first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD). A 100% online course, 100% free of charge, with no prerequisites, to be followed at your own pace.
Scientific excellence in autism and neurodegenerative disorders
- Recognized experience in setting up and monitoring prospective epidemiological cohorts of patients with NDT from a lifelong perspective
- Expertise in building top-notch biological collections
- Access to clinical and technological platforms focused on protein biomarkers and specific experimental models conducive to translational projects
- Involvement of families and stakeholders in study governance
An innovative approach to training in the most rigorous approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders. Discover our training courses on Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
CeAND provides a variety of resources, including information for families, teachers, employers, health and social care professionals, and the general public, to foster a deeper understanding of NDT and promote inclusion and appropriate support.
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Support research into autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Your donation will help improve the quality of life of people affected by Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Contact our team if you have any questions about CeAND and its projects.
