Risk Factors for the Development of Autism
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, seek toddlers to participate in a research study investigating language development.
This study will help researchers learn about risk factors for autism by studying behaviors and brain functioning of toddlers with typical development and those with early communications delays. There is no cost to participate in this research study. Compensation is provided.
Your child may be eligible if:
- he or she is 10-20 months of age
- he or she has a typical language development
- English is the only language spoken at home
Study Facts:
- three to four outpatient visits and two overnight stays at the NIH Clinical Center
- behavioral and language assessments
- follow-up visits every 6-12 months until the child is 3 years old
Location:
- the NIH Clinical Center, America's research hospital, is located on the Metro red line (Medical Center stop) in Bethesda, Maryland.
For more information, please call toll free:
1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
Se habla español
E-mail: NIMH-ASD@mail.nih.gov
Or go online:
clinicaltrials.gov
Refer to study #11-M-0144
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