CART Simons Study: Study on Genes that Contribute to Autism

Study Detail

UCLA researchers are involved in a multi-site research study called the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC), to gather DNA samples from 2,000 autism patients and their families over the next three years. The SSC is a coordinated effort to create a database of information about cases where there is only one family member with autism. This group, which represents the great majority of autism spectrum disorders, will lead us to new genetic factors that increase the risk of autism.

Project: 
CART Simons Simplex Collection
More information and application
Target audience: 

Families who have one child 4-17 years old with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a suspected ASD and no other children with ASD.

Involvement: 
  • Questionnaires, interviews and gold-standard psychological assessments (including ADOS and ADI-R).
  • Blood draw and short physical exam.
Benefits: 

Participants will receive:

  • Written summary of test results
  • $200 per family
Contact details: 

For more information call UCLA at 310-267-CART

OR

email Info@autism.ucla.edu

 

See attached flyer for more details.

Review and Approval
IRB Flyer: 
application/pdf iconsimons.pdf
Renewal Date: 
2010, July 22

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