The ASPE Program is recruiting individuals with suspected or diagnosed ASD, as well as those with NRXN1 gene variants or deletions. Since ASD and NRXN1 variants may run in families, we would also like to recruit any first-degree family members (parents, siblings, children) and second- and third-degree relatives (grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, half-siblings, first cousins) who are willing to participate in the study.
Extended family members may include children ages 3 years and over. Our research team is especially interested in families with multiple individuals with ASD. We welcome all inquiries regarding research eligibility.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The ASPE Program is recruiting adults and children ages 3 years and over with a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability. This may include individuals with Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) and social communication disorder.
NRXN1
The ASPE Program is also recruiting adults and children ages 3 years and over with a NRXN1 gene variant or a 2p16.3 copy number variant (e.g. deletion). Individuals with a NRXN1 gene variant do not need an ASD diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) to participate. Additionally, we are recruiting individuals with a NRXN1 mutation both with and without intellectual disability.
