Research Opportunities for Infants who have an Older Sibling with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Name of Studies: Early Detection Study and Social Development Study
Institution: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA
Eligibility Criteria: Infants between 5 and 30 months of age who have an older sibling with an autism spectrum disorder
Principal Investigator: Dr. Wendy Stone
Contact Information: Research Coordinator: 877-408-8922 or email: uwautism@uw.edu.

Researchers at the University of Washington Autism Center are conducting the Early Detection and Social Development studies in order to learn more about how the early social development of infants at risk for autism spectrum disorders differs from that of infants not at risk. We hope to use this information to design methods of early identification, intervention and prevention of autism spectrum disorders.

Parents will be asked to fill out questionnaires about their child’s behavior. Infants may also receive assessments of their social and communication behavior at certain visits up to 36 months of age.

Families eligible for the Early Detection Study may come to the University of Washington for 0 to 2 visits and may receive up to $215 for their time and expense. Families eligible for the Social Development Study may come to the University of Washington for 7 to 9 visits and may receive up to $675 for their time and expense. Eligible families may participate in one or both studies. These studies are funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

For more information, please contact the Research Coordinator at 877-408-8922 or email  uwautism@uw.edu.