Coronavirus and Autism Behavioral Study - CABS
Is your child on the autism spectrum? (Note: This study is recruiting parents only.)
You can play an important role in research by participating in a free, voluntary, and confidential study evaluating the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on children with autism and their families! Researchers at The Ohio State University are seeking to understand the factors that contribute to child and family risk and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the autism po
06/12/2020
We are currently recruiting families of a child with autism spectrum disorder. If you are interested in our study, have any questions, or would like additional information, we encourage you to email us. Our team will be happy to reach out to you and talk more about the study!
03/12/2020
If you or anyone you know may be eligible, please consider enrolling in our study on the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on children with autism.
https://u.osu.edu/cabs/
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Research Summary
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be potentially vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are conducting a national study on the impact of the coronavirus on children with autism spectrum disorder and their families, with a particular interest in demographics and diversity. Broadly, we want to track the development of children with autism throughout the quarantine period of the pandemic, and learn about the emotional wellbeing and structure of the family during this time. This study works with the parents of a child with autism between the ages of 3 and 10-years-old (no direct assessment of children will occur), and is composed of three parts: 1) a Phone Screening; 2) a Baseline Questionnaire and Video Interview; and 3) a Follow-Up Questionnaire and Video Interview (three months later), all which will be completed entirely online/virtually. Results from this study are hoped to help clinicians and practitioners improve treatments and services over time, supporting educational, behavioral, and social health in both children with autism and their families. Having a greater understanding of the development of children with autism following a pandemic should benefit care and enhance success in meeting the needs of these patients and their surrounding community.
If you are interested in our study, have any questions, or would like additional information, we encourage you to email us!