Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders Needed for Research Study

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Looking

for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Ages 13-18 to Participate in the

Teens' Recreation and Activity Choices (TRAC) Study

The Eunice Kennedy

Shriver Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Waltham, MA

is looking for adolescents with ASD to participate in a research study to learn

more about what teens do in their free time. A better understanding of how

teens spend their free time is an important first step toward designing

effective health promotion programs. TRAC Study Details:

* Attend one study

visit lasting approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. (A second visit is optional.)

* Teens with ASD will

undergo developmental testing.

* Parents complete a questionnaire

and interview regarding their teens' activities.

* Teens participate in

an interview on how they spend their free time.

* Height & weight

of teens and parents are measured.

* Teens' physical

activity is measured over 7 days.

* Parents of teens

with ASD will be asked to participate in a screening visit prior to

participation in the study.

* Parents and teens

will be compensated for their participation.

* Flexible scheduling: appointments available

daytime, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

* Flexible locations: study visits are available

at the E.K. Shriver Center in Waltham, MA; at offices in town and Shrewsbury,

MA; and at locations in other communities.

For more information or to enroll in the TRAC

study, please contact:

Maslin at (781) 642-0292 or

email: ShriverHealth@...

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