Autism Research Study

Researchers at Yale University are trying to understand how to better measure social skills in school-age autistic children.

Fast Facts

Children ages 6-11

Diagnosed or Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder

Compensation Provided

Conducted in New Haven, CT

Study Background

Researchers at Yale University are attempting to establish tools that can be used as biomarkers and/or sensitive and reliable objective assays of social function in autism spectrum disorder clinical trials.

The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) is a research study to understand how to better measure social skills in school-age autistic children. We are currently recruiting both non-autistic children and children with a diagnosis of autism between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. A diagnostic and cognitive evaluation is provided to all participants at no cost and participants will be compensated.

Join our study!

Study Background

Researchers at Yale University are attempting to establish tools that can be used as biomarkers and/or sensitive and reliable objective assays of social function in autism spectrum disorder clinical trials.

The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) is a research study to understand how to better measure social skills in school-age autistic children. We are currently recruiting both non-autistic children and children with a diagnosis of autism between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. A diagnostic and cognitive evaluation is provided to all participants at no cost and participants will be compensated.

Join our study!

Additional Information

The goal of this consortium is to establish tools that can be used as biomarkers and/or sensitive and reliable objective assays of social function in autism spectrum disorder clinical trials.

Your child may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 6-11
  • Diagnosis or suspected autism spectrum disorder
  • Speak English

If you and your child participate in this study, here is what you can expect:

  • The consortium will conduct a naturalistic, longitudinal study of
    school-aged (6-11 years) children with autism and typical development.
  • The participants will participate in an evaluation, eye tracking and EEG.
  • Children will be assessed across three time points over the course of 6 months, using clinician and caregiver assessments along with EEG and eye tracking. This will be completed during in person visits.

Your family can receive up to $300 in compensation.

It will not cost your family anything to participate in our research study. Transportation to in-person visits can be arranged as necessary.