Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Teens
Colorado SEED Component A & Component B
This project gathers detailed information from children with autism, other developmental delays, and typically developing children to better understand how autism changes over time and what might cause it.
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 ID | NIH-11126515 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) changes from early childhood into adolescence and adulthood, and what factors might contribute to its development. Researchers are collecting detailed information from a large group of children, including those with ASD, other developmental delays, and typically developing children, along with their families. This includes looking at core ASD symptoms, cognitive abilities, other health conditions, and potential risk factors like maternal health and genetics. By following these children over time, we hope to fill important gaps in our knowledge about ASD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project involves children aged 2-5 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, other developmental disabilities, or typically developing children, along with their families, who were part of the original SEED study.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in the original Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) or those outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from participation in this specific follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a clearer understanding of autism's causes and how it progresses, which may help in developing better support and interventions for individuals with ASD.
How similar studies have performed: The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) is the largest etiologic study of ASD in the US, building on previous efforts to address limitations in sample size and data depth.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diguiseppi, Carolyn G — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Diguiseppi, Carolyn G
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.