A new approach to diagnosing autism in young children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to develop and evaluate a diagnostic protocol for toddlers at high risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the Early Diagnostic Response Model (EDRM). Families with children aged 16-30 months who score high on the M-CHAT-R screening will be referred to the Emory Autism Center for assessment. The study will utilize telehealth tools to streamline the evaluation process, addressing the current barriers of limited resources and long wait times for follow-up evaluations. The effectiveness of this model will be assessed through pre- and post-data collection and clinician satisfaction surveys.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All families of children between the ages of 16-30 months of age who scored ≥8 on the MCHAT-R and whose BCW provider refers the child to our clinic by 33 months of age will be a possible participant. Evaluations will be done by 36 months of age.
* Referring BCW provider must be one of the participating BCW health districts in this pilot study.
* Parent/Guardian needs to have basic English proficiency
* Parent/Guardian needs to have internet access
* Child must have exposure to English either at home or in out-of-home care (e.g., childcare setting).
* Documentation of M-CHAT-R High-Risk failed score (≥ 8) must be documented in referral.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Families making self-referrals to the EAC or referrals outside of the targeted BCW districts will be excluded from recruitment for this study.
* Children above the age of 33 months at the time of the referral will be excluded as the current EDRM protocol has not been developed in this phase of piloting for individuals over this age.
* Non-English speakers will be excluded from participation due to the current protocol not being applicable to their needs as well as a high correlation between verbal language abilities and social communication and social interaction (SCI) abilities as part of the DSM-5-TR autism criteria.

Where it's running

• Emory Autism Center
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Allison Schwartz, PhD — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Allison Schwartz, PhD
• Email: allison.schwartz@emory.edu
• Phone: 404.727.8350

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.