Project: Risk assessment of autism spectrum disorder in infants

2017-10-01 – 2023-09-30

Abstract

Scientific objectives:
-Scientific objective A: Identification of a combination of clinically relevant, predictive factors to develop a fast, user-friendly and simple screening protocol on the basis of which children from risk groups without increased risk can be identified and that is useful within Kind en Gezin and other primary health professionals.
-Scientific objective B: Development of a risk assessment model for ASD in high-risk babies, based on an optimal combination of genetic, neurometabolic, neurophysiological, cognitive, behavioral and environmental parameters, which can be used by specialized diagnostic centers.
-Scientific objective C: Research into the cost price of the risk assessment model and possible benefits of an early intervention.
-Scientific objective D: Research into the ethnic implications of implementation of the risk assessment model.