What is ndndar?

NDAR is one of several databases that make up the National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive (NDA). NDAR accepts, houses, and shares with qualified researchers, harmonized, item-level, ASD-related data of all types, and concerning all levels of biological and behavioral organization.

What does NDAR stand for?

You are currently visiting the website of the the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR) is an NIH-funded data repository that aims to accelerate progress in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research through data sharing, data harmonization, and the reporting of research results.

What is NDAR’s role in quality assurance?

NDAR has the capability to use these structures alongside quality assurance tools to ensure data stored in the repository are harmonized to those community-defined standards. NDAR also supports the reporting of research results through the NDA Study feature.

What is the purpose of the NDA?

The NDA infrastructure was established initially to support NDAR, but has grown into an informatics platform that facilitates data sharing across all of mental health and other research communities. The NIH and the NIMH seek to encourage the use of these resources to achieve rapid scientific progress.