NY/NJ/ CT Study: Investigating genetic factors in autism and related disorders.

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Name of Study: Investigating genetic factors in autism and related disorders.

Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York NY

Location: Participant homes in the tri-state area

Eligibility Criteria: Families with at least one child with PDD-NOS,

Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, at least 18 months

old with no upper age limit. Both biological parents must be available for

participation.

Prinicpal Investigator: ph Buxbaum, Ph.D.

Contact Information:

Schulman, Study Coordinator, 212-659-5655, .Schulman@... or

Anushree Doshi, Study Coordinator, 212-659-5654, Anushree.Doshi@...

Dear Parent,

The Family Studies Research Center at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine is

conducting a genetic study of autism and related disorders (e.g. Asperger’s

Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder). The major goal of the project is to

identify a gene, or a set of genes, that underlie autism. Research suggests that

certain types of disorders, such as autism have a strong genetic component. By

studying families with cases of autism, researchers can identify genetic factors

that may pass from one generation to the next and predispose some family members

to a spectrum disorder.

As researchers, we shar e the hope for many families affected by autism that

future generations will not have to confront this debilitating disorder. It will

take both researchers and families to realize this goal. Your participation will

he lp scientists and doctors to better understand the causes of autism, so that

more effective treatments, strategies for prevention, and possibly a cure can be

developed.

The study involves several interviews with the parent or caregiver about the

child, an interactive observation with the child, intelligence testing, parent

personality assessments, and a blood draw from all members of the family. At

your convenience, a trained member of our research team will meet with you in

your home. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments are available. Families

will receive a research report of the diagnostic evaluations, used for research

purposes only. Some participants may be eligible f or compensation.

If interested please contact study coordinator Schulman by phone at

(212) 659-5655 or by email at .Schulman@..., or study coordinator

Anushree Doshi by phone at (212) 659-5654 or by email at

Anushree.Doshi@....

We look forward to hearing from you.

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