The Role of Emotion Regulation and Arousal in Anxiety and Autism (Not Recruiting)
Characterizing Autism
Summary
The researchers at the Autism Research Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab are doing a study to understand how our body signals, like our heart beats, change when we feel frustrated.
Researcher(s)
Azadeh Kushki, PhD, Evdokia Anagnostou, MD, Jessica Brian, PhD
Who can participate
We are looking for (two groups):
Children age 7 to 16 years of age
- Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Not taking medication that includes beta-blockers
- Previously participated in the Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders Network (POND). We are asking for this so we will not repeat the same assessments that were already done in POND.
AND
- Children 7 to 16 years of age
- No diagnosis or history of neurodevelopmental, neurological or psychiatric disorder
- No use of beta-blockers
What's Involved
For this study, you will come to Holland Bloorview for up to 3 hours. During the visit, we will ask you to do an IQ test if you haven’t done one in the last two years. If your score is at least within the average range, we will ask you to watch two videos and play five computer games. As you do this, we will measure your body signals. We will also ask your parents to answer some questions about you.
Interested in participating
For more information about this study and to see if you are eligible, please contact Tithi Paul at 416-425-6220 ext. 6352 or email: tpaul@hollandbloorview.ca Contacting us does not obligate you to participate.
Funding Agency
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
