Understanding how Autism Spectrum Disorder changes from childhood to adulthood
Component A: North Carolina - Advancing Developmental Research using SEED and SEED Follow-up data
This study looks at how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) changes from childhood to teenage years and adulthood, using information from families to understand social skills, thinking abilities, and other related conditions, while also exploring the possible genetic and environmental influences on ASD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10848175 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the progression of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from early childhood into adolescence and adulthood, focusing on how symptoms and behaviors evolve over time. By utilizing data from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), which includes a large sample of children with ASD and their families, the research aims to identify patterns in social communication, cognitive status, and co-occurring conditions. The study also examines the potential genetic and environmental factors contributing to ASD, addressing previous gaps in knowledge due to limited sample sizes and data collection methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, as well as children with non-ASD developmental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Autism Spectrum Disorder or related developmental disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder across different life stages.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in understanding developmental disorders through large-scale data collection, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daniels, Julie L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Daniels, Julie L
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.