Autism Baby Siblings Study
Researchers at Marcus Autism Center are conducting a study to learn more about how children grow and learn. During this study, researchers will observe how your baby looks at the world, take pictures of your baby’s brain, and record the early sounds your baby makes.
Fast Facts
Pregnant women or those within 4 months postpartum
Infant/Expected infant with a family history of autism
Compensation will be provided
Conducted in Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Study Background
Marcus Autism Center is studying newborns to learn more about how babies learn and grow.
Overall, this research study aims to learn how babies develop and how babies with a family history of autism may be developing differently compared to babies without a family history of autism. We hope to learn how to identify autism earlier and find better ways to support children and families with autism.
Additional Information
By participating in this unique study you can:
• Receive developmental feedback as your baby grows, from birth to age 3.
• Receive parent education and training from developmental experts.
• Help Marcus Autism Center understand how babies develop and learn.
• Make a difference in the lives of kids with autism today and tomorrow.
You will be compensated for your time and participation.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women or those within four months postpartum
- Infant or expected infant has a family history of autism (i.e. sibling (biological or half), parent, aunt or
uncle)
In our autism baby siblings’ study, your baby’s development through their first 3 years of life will be monitored in order to learn more about infant development from multiple perspectives. Your baby will have a series of clinical assessments that are play based and help us learn about your baby’s social, cognitive, and motor skill development. We will examine how your baby is viewing the world by showing them short video clips and tracking their eye movements. We will ask you to make audio recording of your child as they begin to talk to understand infant’s vocalizations. We will also look at how your baby’s brain is physically developing using MRI (a safe and non-invasive) technology. You may have up to 12 study visits and all of the visits will take place at Marcus Autism Center (Address: 1920 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329).
We understand that every family is different and so every family’s participation in our study may look different. We would be more than happy to speak with you directly to discuss your family’s participation!
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
Participants will be able to earn up to $1,350.
Contact Megan Dunlevy at megan.dunlevy@emory.edu or 404-785-4584
