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Intervention within the British Autism Study of infant siblings (i-BASIS)
2010 Other
Manchester, United Kingdom
Recent research has opened up the possibility of very early intervention for infants at
high risk of developing autism (who are siblings of children already diagnosed).
Theory suggests that some aspects of brain and genetic functioning may be responsivto environment effects, especially during the estimated 1000 hours of one to one sociainteraction in the first year with parents/caregivers. Intervention could therefore be
targeted to modify this aspect of the infant’s environment.
We have new methods to identify behavioural and biological markers in infancy that mbe associated with later emergence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Furthermore,there is indirect evidence that intervention at this age may be appropriate and effectivethere are established interventions for diagnosed autism later in the pre-school years
which do show effectiveness; and evidence that similar treatment approaches can shopositive effects on parent infant interaction and functioning in non autistic infants.
Status:
CompletedInvestigator:
Green, JonathanGrant Term:
2 yearsAward Type:
OtherGrant Amount:
$50,000.00Institution Website:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/Grant ID:
7267