Preschool Study of Social Development
- Study HIC#:2000036974
- Last Updated:01/30/2025
We are asking you and your child to join a research study designed to look at how measures of brain activity and attention relate to your child’s behavioral, cognitive, and social abilities. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the use of these measures in children (ages 3- 5 years old) with and without autism. Your child will be asked to complete clinical and cognitive assessments. You will be asked to fill out questionnaires related to your child’s social skills and behavior. We will also assess your child’s attention patterns by measuring their eye movements and their brain waves using eye tracking (ET) and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings.
- Age3 years - 5 years
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Taylor Hoffman
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You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
For All Subjects:
- Children (regardless of biological sex) Age 3 – 5. Participants must be able to complete the study before turning 6.
- Written parental permission will be obtained prior to any study procedures. Child verbal assent will be obtained.
- IQ 60-150 (ASD) and 80-150 (TD) as assessed by the Differential Ability Scales – 2nd Edition or developmental level via Mullen Scales of Early Learning Composite (ELC).
- Participant and parent/guardian must be English speaking.
For Autistic Participants (only):
- Diagnosis of ASD based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the BOSA or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and short form (ADI-R) scored age appropriately. Diagnostic evaluations will be completed by research staff and supervised by a licensed psychologist.
- If parents are biological, a minimum of the child and one parent will be required to consent to the blood draw procedure. It is preferred that the child and both biological parents participate in the blood draw procedure. The inability to obtain blood samples will not be exclusionary.
