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ACE Autism Genetics Study

Official Title

Autism Genetics, Phase II: Increasing the Representation of Human Diversity

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to examine genetic risk factors for autism in the African American/black population and how these risk factors are different. This will be done with a comparison to Caucasian/white families who have a child with an autism diagnosis.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Natasha Marrus

IRB Number

202304153

Eligibility

1. Participants must be African American/black or Biracial African American ancestry, or Caucasian/white (non-Hispanic)
2. Participants must be 18-36 months old and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, or showing social and or language delays (Toddler Portion)
or Participant must be 36 months old and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, or showing social and or language delays ( School Age Portion)
3. Participants must have have at least one biological parent available to participate

Compensation is provided (contact the study team for compensation amount).

Volunteer Information

For more information about this study, contact Volunteer for Health at:

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