The UNC Autism Research Program is comprised of research studies investigating the biological aspects of autism and related disorders. These projects are conducted under the supervision of Joseph Piven, M.D., director of research for TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped CHildren) and director of the North Carolina Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Center (NDRC) at UNC.
Dr. Piven's MRI Study of Brain Development investigates early brain development in young children. The goal of this 5-year, NIH funded project is to provide more insight about developmental patterns and how the brain development in children with autism may differ from typical development.
How can you contribute to this important research? If you know of any families with children between the ages of 18-35 months who may qualify in one of our three diagnostic groups (typically developing children, children with autism or children with global developmental delay), please tell them of our research and share with them our toll-free number which they can call for more information. 1-800-793-5715
Participants in the study will be enrolled between 18-35 months of age and will receive over a period of 24 months, assessments of their behavior and development, and two MRI brain scans, which use magnetic waves (not radiation). Some children will also be screened for Fragile X Syndrome. These assessments will be provided at no cost to the families. Participants will be paid for their participation.
Autism Research Program - MRI Study
1.800.793.5715
UNC Chapel Hill, CB #7160
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7160
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