The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development is researching how pregnancy, early childhood experiences, and genetic factors influence child development, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnant women are invited to participate in a study that tracks their pregnancy and child's early development, through simple, at-home activities using a cell phone. Participants complete short questionnaires, join an online interview, and videotape their baby's play after birth. They are also sent a kit to swab their baby's mouth to collect cheek cells for genetic testing. The study will explore whether stress and early social experience lead to genetic changes associated with autism or other developmental conditions.
Inclusion Criteria:
A. Criteria for Pregnant Women:
B. ASD Group at age 18 to 27 months
C. Developmental Delay (DD) Group at age 18 to 27-months
D. Typically Developing (TD) Group at age 18 to 27 months - None
Exclusion Criteria:
A. Criteria for Pregnant Women:
B. All children
C. ASD Group at age 18 to 27 months
- None
D. Developmental Delay (DD) Group at age 18 to 27 months
E. Typically Developing (TD) Group at age 18 to 27 months
babysteps@uiowa.edu319-356-7140
Recruited prior to the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Children of pregnant women/mothers at 18-24 months of age
Children of pregnant women/mothers at 18-24 months of age
Children of pregnant women/mothers at 18-24 months of age
lstrathearn@uiowa.edu319-356-9464
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