Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research Group
Description of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with Autism Compared to Controls
Project Description
This study began in 2003. Our research team is looking at gastrointestinal symptoms in children diagnosed with autism, Fragile X Syndrome, non-specific developmental delay, and typically developing children. In addition, we are interested in the sleep habits and temperament in these children. Up to 200 local subjects will be enrolled in this research study.
Children and their families participate in an assessment of social and communicative skills, in addition to completing diet and stool diaries. Participants are compensated for their time.
Major Goals
- Describe the gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism, fragile X syndrome, other developmental disabilities and in controls with typical development.
- Compare gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism and fragile X syndrome to gastrointestinal symptoms in children with other developmental disorders and controls with typical development.
Funding Source
This project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Pediatric General Clinical Research Center at Children’s Hospital (that center is funded by the National Institutes of Health).
Contact Person
Alison Herndon, B.A.
Alison.Herndon@ucdenver.edu
(303) 315-1748 (phone)
(303) 315-2956 (fax)
4200 E. Ninth Ave. C268-30
Denver, CO 80262
Project Staff
Ann Reynolds, M.D., Principle Investigator, The Children's Hospital - Denver
Susan Hepburn, Ph.D., Co-Investigator
Kathy Culhane-Shelburne, Ph.D., Lab Administrator, The Children's Hospital - Denver
Alison Herndon, B.A., Professional Research Assistant
Kristina Kaparich, B.A., Professional Research Assistant, The Children's Hospital - Denver
