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Early Intervention program | News Articles and Press Clips | Educational Courses | Upcoming Events & ProgramsUpcoming Events & ProgramsCertification in Adult/Child CPRThe Therapy Center is now offering a two year certification in Adult/Child CPR. Call (631) 207-1053 for more information. Do you have a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who has a younger infant sibling?The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) at the Center for Autism Research, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is looking for participants! Autism Speaks announced in February it had provided $5 million to expand and link two large-scale, multi-site studies of more than 2000 infant siblings of children with autism, who are at higher genetic risk for developing the disorder.This unprecedented research effort will investigate genetic and environmental risk factors for autism from pre-natal development through early childhood. Read more about the Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) Network and the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation projects here. We are proud to be able to fund this research – and couldn’t do that without every dollar raised through our Walk program, special events and donations. Thank you for your support. Twin and family studies have shown that younger brothers and sisters of children with autism are at a higher risk of developing autism than those children who do not have relatives with this condition. Information gained about early brain development in children with autism may improve methods of early detection and intervention for infants who may be at risk for developing autism. Earlier identification and treatment may lead to better outcomes for these young children and their families. At the Center for Autism Research, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we aim to identify very early brain features that may be characteristic of infants at risk for autism. To do this, we are actively seeking to enroll families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder and an infant sibling 6 months old or younger for the Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS). Developmental evaluations and MRI scans of your infant’s brain will be completed at 6, 12, and 24 months of age. Compensation for participation will be provided, and travel arrangements can be made for families traveling from further distances. To learn more about participating in this study, please contact our study coordinator at 1-866-570-6524 (toll free) or autism@email.chop.edu. Investigational Drug Study for Children with Autistic DisorderDoes your child seem overly irritable or aggressive (towards either self and/or others)? Does your child throw tantrums or have quick changes in mood? Is your child between 5 and 17 years of age? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a research study being conducted at the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the study drug on irritability and related behaviors associated with Autistic Disorder in children and adolescents. Participation in this study involves: For more information about the project, contact the study coordinator, Linda Spritzer, at (516) 802-8608 or e-mail at lspritze@nshs.edu. This study is being conducted at 4300 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, BETHPAGE , NY 11714 "A Child Less Than Perfect" Support GroupA Support Group for Parents & Loved Ones of Children with Special Needs Starting Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Meetings are being held at The United Methodist Church Social Skills Training Groups for Children with Autistic Spectrum DisordersBabylon Psychological Services is now forming new social skills groups starting this summer for children with Autistic Specturm Disorders. Five and Ten session groups are available for the small fee of $15.00 per session. Each group is 30-60 minutes long depending upon the age range of the children. We are accepting applications for children at all ages and developmental levels. Please call for additional information 631-242-2250. Parent training groups are also available. Babylon Psychological Services 631-242-2250
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