Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders-Network (POND-Network) (CURRENTLY RECRUITING)
Characterizing Autism
Summary
To understand how genes affect the brain, body, and behaviour and translate this understanding into new ways to help individuals with autism and associated neurodevelopmental disorders.
Researcher(s)
Evdokia Anagnostou, MD, Jessica Brian, PhD
Participate in this study
The study has many options and involves genetics testing, imaging, detailed behavioural assessments & questionnaires, measuring anxiety and possibly participating in a medication trial.
Who can participate
Up to 21 years old with ASD, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Intellectual Disability (ID, DD), Rett Syndrome, or Typically Developing individuals.
What's Involved
The study has many options and involves genetics testing, imaging, detailed behavioural assessments & questionnaires, measuring anxiety and possibly participating in a medication trial. You choose which parts of this study you are interested in. We will pay for your parking during visits to our centre, and you can receive volunteer hours for your time if you are in high school!
Interested in participating
For more information about these studies and to see if you are eligible, please contact Elim Chan at 416 425-6220 ext. 3335 or elim.chan@hollandbloorview.ca
Funding Agency
Ontario Brain Institute