Individuals with Down syndrome are at risk for the development of Alzheimer's disease. This study seeks to explore if neurodegenerative biomarkers of this condition are present in childhood. In addition, this study will explore the possibility of these same biomarkers being present in children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a sensor that transmits intracranial pressure, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and makes sure the path of the catheter remains open.
The overall objective is to assess the influences that repeated head impact accelerative events (both impact and nonimpact) and concussions have on high school athletes as measured by brain structure and function, cognition, and behavior.
To investigate bone health in cerebral palsy and the relationship between walking and bone health.
