About us

We, the Scientific Society Autism Spectrum (WGAS), are a non-profit association that has been committed to researching and communicating research results on the subject of autism for over 10 years. 

Our Mission

We support research into autism and related phenomena in all areas of basic and applied science in German-speaking countries; explicitly also in German-speaking Switzerland and Austria. Relevant research areas are behavioral and molecular genetics, functional and structural imaging, neuropsychology, epidemiology, diagnostics and classification, course and quality of life / social integration and evidence-based intervention.

The goals of the society are implemented in particular through scientific events (e.g., the Scientific Conference Autism Spectrum (WTAS)), science prizes, networking and cooperation between researchers, quality management, formation of presentations on research areas, promotion of good scientific practice and information for the public. Individual support measures for autistic people within the framework of applied research are also a purpose of the association.

Board of Directors

Michele Noterdaeme

Prof. Dr. Michele Noterdaeme, Augsburg (Chair)

Luise Poustka

Prof. Dr. Luise Poustka, Heidelberg

Prof. Dr. Inge Kamp-Becker, Marburg

Prof. Dr. Inge Kamp-Becker, Heidelberg

Dr. Martin Schulte-Rüther, Aachen

Dr. Martin Schulte-Rüther, Heidelberg

Christine Falter-Wagner

Prof. Dr. Christine Falter-Wagner, Munich

Mareike Altgassen

Prof. Dr. Mareike Altgassen, Mainz

Dr. Reinhold Rauh, Freiburg (Kassenwart)

Dr. Reinhold Rauh, Freiburg (Treasurer)

Mareike Altgassen

Prof. Christine Ecker, Frankfurt (coopted member)

Dr. Martin Schulte-Rüther, Aachen

Dr. Tobias Schuwerk, Munich (coopted member)

Christine Falter-Wagner

Dr. Nico Bast, Frankfurt (coopted member)

Dr. Reinhold Rauh, Freiburg (Kassenwart)

Dr. Günther Stratmann

Advisories

Fabian Diekmann

Fabian Diekmann, Autismus Deutschland e.V., Hamburg

Hajo Seng

Regina Hartmann, Aspies e.V., Hamburg

Referees

Sandra Naumann

Wanesa Kleemann, Heidelberg

Honorary members

Sven Bölte

Prof. Dr. Sven Bölte, Stockholm

Christine Freitag

Prof. Dr. Christine Freitag, Frankfurt/M.

Sabine Klauck

PD Dr. Sabine Klauck, Heidelberg

Prof. Dr. Isabel Dziobek, Berlin (stellv. Vorsitzende)

Prof. Dr. Isabel Dziobek, Berlin

Fritz Poustka

Dr. Fritz Poustka, Frankfurt/M.

Ludger Tebartz van Elst

Prof. Dr. Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Freiburg

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Deutschordenstraße 50

60528 Frankfurt am Main

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