MVP – Biomarkers Minimally Verbal Pediatric Biomarkers in Autism
What is the purpose of the MVP study?
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- To further understand how attention and brain activity relate to children with autism’s behavioral, cognitive, and social abilities.
- Information learned from the study may provide insight into autism and could benefit children and their families in the future.
What is involved?
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- 2 visits over a 2-week period
- Children will complete cognitive and diagnostic assessments, electroencephalography (EEG) sessions, and eye tracking (ET) sessions.
- Parents will complete parent surveys and clinical interviews about their child.
Who Can Participate?
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- Children 6 to 11 years old
- Children with an autism spectrum diagnosis and below average cognitive skills
What will you receive if you participate?
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- Up to $75 in compensation
- Parking Validation
- Transportation to and from the study site if necessary
- A feedback report with clinical and cognitive assessment results
Interested in participating?
Email our research team at autismresearch@chla.usc.edu with your name and phone number and one of our coordinators will give you a call.
Please contact Kate at 323-660-2450, extension 1299 or kgranger@chla.usc.edu