Maternal Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Association With Child Autism Spectrum Disorder in the MARBLES Study

Maternal Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Association With Child Autism Spectrum Disorder in the MARBLES Study

This study is to examine the association between maternal omega3 and other polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as other non-typical development (Non-TD) in the prospective Markers of Autism Risk in Babies-Learning Early Signs (MARBLES) cohort.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mother or father had a biological child with ASD
• Mother is at least 18 years old
• Mother is pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and biologically able to become pregnant
• Mother is living within 2 hours of the MIND Institute
• Mother is sufficiently fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mothers with diseases which will influence on their study participation