Have your child’s autism symptoms significantly improved?
9/2/2009
The National Institute of Mental Health is recruiting children and adolescents (ages 8-17) who, since being diagnosed with autism, have made significant improvements such they no longer meet criteria for a diagnosis of autism. We are also recruiting children who continue to meet criteria for autism, as well as typically developing children. Our goal is to better understand how children who make remarkable improvement may differ from children who continue to meet criteria for autism. The study involves several inpatient and outpatient visits to Bethesda, MD, that may occur over a few days or several weeks, depending on what works best for the child and his or her parents. The study involves an autism diagnostic evaluation as well as a thorough neuropsychological and medical evaluation. A summary of all clinically relevant study findings including results of the neuropsychological exam will be provided. There is no cost to participate and children are compensated for their time. Travel assistance and lodging may be provided.
For further information please call our study coordinator at 301-435-6205 (TTY 866-411-1010) or email AutismOutcomeStudy@mail.nih.gov. National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.