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Early Characteristics of Autism

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Autism
Autistic Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00090415
Lead Sponsor
University of Washington
Brief Summary

This study will identify factors that distinguish children with autism from children with developmental delay and those with normal development and study the efficacy of intensive behavioral therapy in children with autism.

Detailed Description

Children with autism often suffer from social, educational, and functional problems. By understanding the social, linguistic, psychological, and physiological differences that distinguish between autistic children, developmentally delayed children, and children with typical development, researchers may be able to recognize autism early in life so that children with autism can be helped as early as possible and their long-term outcome can be improved.

Children in this study will be enrolled for 2 years. They will receive annual evaluations throughout the two-year period. They will undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and will complete various activities to determine brain functioning. In addition, children with autism will take part in intensive behavioral therapy at least 4 hours every day for the duration of the study. Communication and social behavior scales, an early development interview, observations of parent/child interaction, and neuropsychological, cognitive, and adaptive behavioral measures will be used to assess participants.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Communication and social behavior scales; an early development interview; observations of parent/child interaction; and neuropsychological, cognitive, and adaptive behavioral measuresMeasured at Year 2
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Washington

🇺🇸

Seattle, Washington, United States

University of Washington
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States

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