Validating a new online tool for early autism screening in infants
Validation of the Social Communication CheckUp and Autism Risk Indicator in the First Year of Life
This study is testing a helpful online tool that lets parents check if their baby is developing communication skills on track and if they might have autism, making it easier for families to get support during regular check-ups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10673080 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to validate the Social Communication CheckUp, an automated online screening tool designed to identify communication delays and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infants. The tool will be used during well-child visits at specific ages, allowing parents to report on their child's development. Families will be invited to participate in a mobile application that tracks developmental milestones and provides resources for responsive parenting. The study will recruit 4,000 infants and conduct screenings at various intervals to assess the tool's effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants aged 0-2 years who are attending well-child visits.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 2 years or those who do not attend regular well-child visits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier identification and intervention for children at risk of autism, improving long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar screening tools for early detection of autism, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wetherby, Amy M — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Wetherby, Amy M
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.