Colorado SEED Component A Supplement supports ASD research
Official title: Colorado SEED Component A Supplement
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11586971 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A U01 grant funds the SEED program to better understand how autism develops and changes from early childhood through adolescence by studying thousands of children and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DD001290-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11586971 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children diagnosed with ASD or at risk for ASD, and their families, who meet study criteria and are willing to participate in long-term follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Families not enrolled or unable to participate in long-term data collection may not directly benefit from this study.
What this research studies
This grant supports a large, long-term study of autism that follows children aged 2–5 and their families across eight states to collect detailed information on ASD symptoms, development, and related health factors. Researchers will gather data on genetics, prenatal factors, and life-course changes to build a clearer picture of how autism evolves over time. The study aims to overcome past limits in size and data depth to answer big questions about causes and trajectories, with the potential to inform earlier detection and tailored supports. Participation would involve families and children who meet study criteria and may include surveys, medical records, and genetic samples as part of a broader research effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to earlier identification, better understanding of ASD progression, and more personalized interventions.
How similar studies have gone: SEED has previously amassed large datasets; this project builds on those findings to address lifetime trajectories of ASD.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diguiseppi, Carolyn G — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Diguiseppi, Carolyn G
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.