Following Children from the Missouri Early Development Program
Missouri Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) Follow-Up
This program is following children who participated in an earlier study to learn more about how autism spectrum disorder and other developmental differences change as children grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126514 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The original Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) collected detailed information from children aged 2-5 years with autism, other developmental disabilities, and typical development. This follow-up aims to understand how autism symptoms, cognitive abilities, and co-occurring conditions evolve from early childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Researchers are also looking at genetic and environmental factors that might contribute to autism. By continuing to gather information from this large group of children and their families, we hope to fill important gaps in our understanding of autism's long-term journey and its causes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This follow-up program is for children and their families who previously participated in the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED).
Not a fit: Individuals who were not part of the original SEED program would not be eligible to participate in this specific follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us better understand how autism changes over a person's lifetime and what factors contribute to it, potentially leading to improved support and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: The original SEED program has already collected extensive data, making this follow-up a continuation of a well-established and large-scale effort to understand autism.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitzgerald, Robert — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Fitzgerald, Robert
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 below.