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Validity of Diagnostic Measures for ASDs

The FIRST WORDS Project

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Study of Regression and Vaccinations in Autism


Early Social Interaction Project

The 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 prospective, longitudinal study is to learn more about early communication and social features of very young children with communication delays.

While we continue to follow children currently enrolled in this study, we are no longer recruiting new children to participate in this study. However, the Early Social Interaction Project at UMACC is currently recruiting very young children, who are suspected of having ASD, to participate in the intervention project. In addition, we offer diagnostic services for children in the age range through our clinic.

Contact:
Whitney Guthrie
wguthrie@umich.edu
734-615-3501

This study has approval from the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (IRBMED 2003-0739)

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