Social Coordination

Social Coordination

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Description
The Social Coordination study aims to explore how people express themselves through facial expressions and body movements. We need help from adolescents ages 12 to 17 who have an Autism diagnosis or those who may be seeking a professional Autism evaluation to better understand behaviors they experience. We also need help from children and adolescents ages 8-17 who are typically developing. By utilizing new technology, researchers hope to identify differences in these expressions and movements. This information could lead to better methods for recognizing and understanding Autism and other behavioral conditions.

Eligibility and criteria
IRB Number:
15-011840
Eligible age range:
8 years - 17 years
Clinical trial phase:
N/A
Official title:
Motor Synchrony in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

What to expect

Participants in the study can expect the following activities:

  • One longer virtual visit or several shorter ones to meet with clinicians and the research team.
  • An in-person visit at the CHOP Roberts Center, where children will engage in fun activities related to movement and communication.
  • A comprehensive psychological evaluation, which includes testing for ADHD, anxiety, autism, and mood disorders.
  • Completion of questionnaires by both parents and children before the visit, along with interviews during the visit.

Participants will receive compensation for the time spent on visit activities and completing questionnaires.

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