Genetic Contributions to Autism Spectrum Disorders
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cognitive Studies, Neurology, Psychiatric, Autism |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 6/1/2017 |
| Start Date: | April 2007 |
| End Date: | February 2018 |
This study is working towards gaining a better understanding of the genetic and
environmental factors involved in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which includes autism,
pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger's syndrome. The investigators hope that
information gained from this study will lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating ASDs.
environmental factors involved in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which includes autism,
pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger's syndrome. The investigators hope that
information gained from this study will lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating ASDs.
Participation generally takes less than 2 hours to complete and travel to Children's
Hospital Boston is not required. Participants are asked some questions about their medical
and family history. The investigators also request permission to review medical records
related to the ASD diagnosis. Finally, the investigators obtain a small blood or saliva
sample in order to search for genes that may be important in understanding ASD. The
investigators can arrange for the blood draw through a participant's physician or a clinical
laboratory and saliva samples can be obtained through the mail. The study questions are
answered via telephone or mailed questionnaires. There is no cost to participate.
Hospital Boston is not required. Participants are asked some questions about their medical
and family history. The investigators also request permission to review medical records
related to the ASD diagnosis. Finally, the investigators obtain a small blood or saliva
sample in order to search for genes that may be important in understanding ASD. The
investigators can arrange for the blood draw through a participant's physician or a clinical
laboratory and saliva samples can be obtained through the mail. The study questions are
answered via telephone or mailed questionnaires. There is no cost to participate.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism, pervasive developmental
disorder (PDD), or Asperger's syndrome)
- Age > 18 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Do not have the diagnosis of an ASD
- Participation in the "Phenotypic and Genetic Risk Factors in ASD" study at Boston
Children's Hospital.
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