Harvard Autism Study

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Information on a Harvard Autism Study. Details follow my signature. FYI - Please share.

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

Asperger's Research StudyGood morning! My name is Cherewatti and I am a graduate student atHarvard. I am currently working on my master’s thesis in psychology, and thesubject is early identification of children with Asperger’s syndrome.I am beginning a research study for parents of children who have been diagnosedwith Asperger’s syndrome at least one year ago. Would it be possible for youto post and/or distribute the attached flyer to members of your Asperger'sparents' support groups? All participation in this study can be done via U.S.mail and telephone, thus making it simple for the parents. In addition, we areoffering $10 in compensation for participation.On a personal note, my younger brother has Asperger’s. Thus, I am sensitive toprivacy concerns, as well as the impact AS has on families. All participationand personal information will be kept strictly confidential.Thanks so much for your consideration. Please let me know if you are interestedin helping out. I would be happy to call you with more details and/or send youinformation about my study. I look forward to hearing from you. Maher Cherewatti617.529.7313Candidate, ALM Programemaher@...

Wanted: Parents of Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome

To Participate in a new Harvard Psychology Research Study

· A new study is seeking families of children who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) at least one year ago.

· We are investigating whether AS could be better predicted among infants and toddlers, by observing home videotapes of their social interactions as infants.

· Parents will be asked to complete two screening measures, and a medical history for their child (roughly 30 minutes’ time) as well as provide us with 15-30 minutes of videotape of their child as an infant (aged 9-12 months)

(The videotape will be returned within one week.)

· All information is confidential.

· All participation can be done via mail and telephone. No lab visits!

To Participate or ask questions: Contact researcher Cherewatti

emaher@...Phone: 617.529.7313

Thank you for your interest!