Description

As you may know, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are more likely to have epilepsy, unusual brain waves, and sleep disturbances. Prior research has found a relationship between sleep disturbance and daytime behavioral problems in this group. We are looking at the relationship of unusual brain waves to sleep, behavior, and epilepsy.

Our study offers a comprehensive overnight sleep EEGs, behavioral and neuropsychology testing to children with ASD, ages 3-7 years WITHOUT epilepsy, but with or without an intellectual disability. Parents will be with their children at all visits. The study will be conducted on the medical campus of Vanderbilt University.

Email contacts are preferred at this time.

The study is a multicenter project in collaboration with Columbia University and Massachusetts General Hospital/LADDERS program.

Participant Criteria

Three to seven year old children with ASD, with and without intellectual disability

Compensation

up to $150, depending on which visits you complete

Visit Requirements

3 visits, between 1 and 4 hours, with one overnight visit

Brochure

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Contact Information

Stefanie Barnett, CCRP
615-343-5750 (Mon-Wed) 615-875-4897 (Thur-Fri)
autismbrainwavesresearch@vanderbilt.edu