As part of the autism studies, children will also complete behavioural assessments, including assessments of word understanding and word production.
We would be interested to hear from anyone with a child on the autism spectrum (or younger sibling of a child on the autism spectrum) under 16 years of age.
The following are example criteria for participation in the studies:
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Diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified, or Aspergers Syndrome
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Between two and six years of age
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Child does not currently have a major intellectual delay
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No major primary sensory impairment (for example: blindness, deafness)
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No known history of seizure disorder
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Meet other inclusionary criteria
For more information please contact Dr Joe McCleery:
Telephone: +44 (0)121 414 9775
Email: j.p.mccleery@bham.ac.uk