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The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED): a multisite epidemiologic study of autism by the Centers for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology (CADDRE) network.
- Source :
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Journal of autism and developmental disorders [J Autism Dev Disord] 2012 Oct; Vol. 42 (10), pp. 2121-40. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), a multisite investigation addressing knowledge gaps in autism phenotype and etiology, aims to: (1) characterize the autism behavioral phenotype and associated developmental, medical, and behavioral conditions and (2) investigate genetic and environmental risks with emphasis on immunologic, hormonal, gastrointestinal, and sociodemographic characteristics. SEED uses a case-control design with population-based ascertainment of children aged 2-5 years with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and children in two control groups-one from the general population and one with non-ASD developmental problems. Data from parent-completed questionnaires, interviews, clinical evaluations, biospecimen sampling, and medical record abstraction focus on the prenatal and early postnatal periods. SEED is a valuable resource for testing hypotheses regarding ASD characteristics and causes.
- Subjects :
- Autistic Disorder etiology
Autistic Disorder psychology
Case-Control Studies
Child, Preschool
Developmental Disabilities etiology
Developmental Disabilities psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Parents
Phenotype
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Autistic Disorder epidemiology
Developmental Disabilities epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1573-3432
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of autism and developmental disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22350336
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1461-8