Scientific research allows investigators to answer questions that contribute to understanding the diverse communities we live in and the course of human development. Some of our research at UCLA CART informs the development of interventions and programs for children and their families. Other research studies help investigators answer questions about autism spectrum disorder and inform further research questions. Autistic individuals, neurotypical individuals, and families are important pieces in solving these questions. Participation in research studies is free, will not require you to pay, and will not require you to have insurance.
UCLA CART offers individuals of all ages opportunities to participate in research! Everyone who meets a study’s specific requirements is welcome to sign up.
Eligibility
Individuals of all ages with a professional diagnosis of autism and their family members may participate.
Purpose
SPARK: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research and Knowledge is a landmark national autism research study designed to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to help improve lives. SPARK will collect unique information from thousands of individuals affected by autism to give researchers the information they need to improve treatment and achieve scientific advances as rapidity as possible. More participants in SPARK means more good data for research.
Involvement
Participation in SPARK can be done entirely at home – registration can be completed online and the DNA sample can be provided using a saliva collection kit mailed to the home. There is no cost to participate.
Benefits
Upon completion of the registration process, the individual with autism will receive a $50 gift card.
Contact:
Leo Dominguez Ortega
LDominguezOrtega@mednet.ucla.edu
(323) 580-4311
Hablo español
¿Qué es SPARK?
SPARK es el mayor estudio sobre el autismo que se ha realizado hasta la fecha y potenciará la investigación sobre el autismo en los próximos años. Creemos que para encontrar respuestas para usted, necesitamos entender lo que le hace único. Y lo que le conecta con los demás. Lo hacemos mediante el estudio de la información genética, conductual y médica.
¿Quién puede unirse?
¿Es padre o madre de un(a) hijo(a) con TEA? ¡Únase a nosotros! ¿Es una persona con un diagnóstico de TEA? Necesitamos de usted. No hay ningún costo para usted y mantenemos sus datos privados.
¿Cómo puede participar?
Contacto:
Leo Dominguez Ortega
LDominguezOrtega@mednet.ucla.edu
(323) 580-4311 Hablo españolRaquelAmador@mednet.ucla.edu
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