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Imaging Cognition and Neurodevelopment (ICAN)

Imaging Cognition and Neurodevelopment (ICAN)

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This study is now recruiting. Learn more about enrolling here.

Description

The purpose of this research study is to examine relationships between brain and behavior development in toddlers with and without autism who have older siblings. 

You may qualify for our study if you or your child's healthcare provider has concernsregarding your toddler's development (communication, motor, behavior,or social concerns or developmental concerns). Toddlers musthave older biological sibling(s) without autism.

Eligibility and criteria


IRB Number:
20-017303
Eligible age range:
16 months - 20 months
Clinical trial phase:
Pilot
Official title:
A Longitudinal MRI Study of Toddlers With Simplex Autism

What to expect

Your participation would involve you coming to the Center for Autism Research at CHOP in Philadelphia with your toddler.

There are four parts involved in your participation: 1. A remote video call interview with you and our study's clinical psychologist. 2. Online questionnaires which you will complete on your own time on any internet device. 3. A behavioral evaluation of your toddler. For this part, you will first visit the Center for Autism Research with just you and your toddler. After this behavior evaluation, we will schedule a follow-up video call with you, where the psychologist will inform you about the testing results 4. If your child meets our criteria, we will ask you to return for an MRI scan of your toddler's brain while they sleep.

You will be compensated for your time and effort dedicated to the study and you will be reimbursed for your travel expenses to CHOP.

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We need families like you

Your time and participation make a difference in supporting the work of the Research Institute and children in our community. Learn more about opportunities to participate in our research.

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