First Words Project
The FIRST WORDS research project represents a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC) and the Florida State University (FSU) Department of Communication Disorders. The goal of this research study is to identify tools that will improve the screening and diagnostic process of very young children with communication delays and autism.
We are recruiting parents of children between the ages of 12 and 24 months to participate in this research project. We ask that parents first complete a brief checklist about their child's development. If you complete the checklist, we will provide you with written feedback about your child's communication and social development based on your responses to the checklist. After completing the checklist, we may invite you to complete a more in-depth evaluation. If you decide to participate in the study, in addition to the evaluation, we will ask to videotape record you interacting with your child in your home for one hour. Families will receive gift certificates for participating in the assessment and videotaping.
Families enrolled in the FIRST WORDS Project may also qualify for the Early Social Interaction Project or the Early Steps Study, two early intervention studies at UMACC.
Contact:
Julie McCormick
mccormj@umich.edu
734-764-4048
This study has approval from the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (IRBMED 2003-0739)
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