Hi Everyone,

My name is Jaclyn, I work with UNC on our baby sibling study. I have been personally recommended by some of my friends in the community to post this study on this site. I want to invite you to check out the information below and our website. If you think you have any interest in this, and have some questions, please call. You are under no obligation to give us any personal information, or join the study-this is all completely voluntary. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warmly,

Jaclyn


Your child can be monitored from infancy for biological and behavioral characteristics associated with autism….
…The IBIS Network at UNC is looking for participants!

The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) Network is examining the very early features that may be characteristic of infants at risk for autism. Their goal is to study the developing brain in infancy, before a possible diagnosis is determined. There are very few large-scale studies of brain development in autism over time, and even fewer that look at this development in infants and very young children. With your support we will be able to investigate more thoroughly the initial stages of significant brain overgrowth.

This study, funded by the National Institutes of Health is being conducted in 4 different sites across the US. Currently, we are searching for 100 participants in the South Eastern US to meet the following criteria:
• Are between the ages of 0-12 months of age (parents who are expecting may also be eligible)
• Have an older sibling diagnosed with autism

The participant will:
• Travel to Chapel Hill, NC for a comprehensive series of developmental assessments
• Receive an MRI scan while they are sleeping
• Receive $100 for every MRI scan and assessment completed
(All travel, lodging, and meal costs are reimbursed, and any services we provide are at no charge)

UNC Chapel Hill Autism Research Program (ARP) is conducting this study. Please contact research associate Jaclyn Anthony at 919.843.1535 or 1.800.793.5715, via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or on the web at http://www.ibis-network.org/ (UNC IRB #: 05-2293) for any additional information, questions, brochures, etc...