Fw: The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is looking for participants!

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From: Autism Speaks <contactus@...>Subject: The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is looking for participants!" Egeresi" <egerpatt@...>Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 4:06 PM

Do you have a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who has a younger infant sibling? The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is looking for interested families to participate in a new study of infant siblings.

Twin and family studies have shown that younger brothers and sisters of children with autism are at a higher risk of developing autism than those children who do not have relatives with this condition. Information gained about early brain development in children at risk for autism may improve methods of early detection and intervention for infants who later develop autism. Earlier identification and treatment may lead to better outcomes for these young children and their families.

Washington University is part of a large multi-site national study which aims to identify very early brain features that may be characteristic of infants at risk for autism. To do this, they are actively seeking to enroll families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder and an infant sibling 6 months old or younger for the Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS). Developmental evaluations and MRI scans of your infant¢s brain will be completed at 6, 12, and 24 months of age. MRI scans will be obtained while your infant is naturally sleeping. These services are provided at no charge to your family. Compensation for participation is also provided, and travel arrangements can be made for families traveling from further distances.

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact our study coordinator, Flake at 1-888-845-6786, flakel@.... or visit our website at http://infantsibs-stlouis.org. *The Principal Investigator for this study is Botteron, MD 660 S. Euclid St. Louis, MO 63110

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