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Participate in SABRI's research

SABRI conducts quality research into the biological bases of autism. Our ultimate goal is to identify - cause, cure, prevention and treatment - of autism. From time to time we require people to participate in our research. Current studies requiring participants are detailed below.

Title:
Porphyrinuria as a biological marker of autism
Description:

Swinburne's Autism Bio-Research Initiative (SABRI) is currently seeking volunteers to participate in a study on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The study aims to establish a reliable biological marker of ASD, which may lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses. SABRI is seeking families with at least one child between two and six years old to participate in the study, whether their children have been diagnosed with ASD or not. Participation requires a 20 minute online survey and collection of a urine sample from each child to be posted to an external research laboratory.

Families will be compensated $50 for each child that participates in the study and will receive a copy of the child's urinary porphyrin test results.

To complete the online survey please visit:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/biomarkerstudy

If you would like to know more about the study please email: Kerrie Shandley kshandley@swin.edu.au

Title:
Gastrointestinal microbes in children with Autism
Description:

Research participants are required for a study investigating gastrointestinal microbes (bacteria and viruses) in children with Autism.

The study aims to provide further insight into gastrointestinal symptoms sometime associated with autism such as constipation and diarrhea. The result will be used to inform the design of interventions (such as antibiotics and probiotics) to correct any underlying gastrointestinal distress.

Children who are aged between 2 and 12 years and have a diagnosis of Autism, as well as their typically developing siblings, are eligible to participate. From each participating child we require 2 faecal (poo) samples (collection kit provided) with an interval between samples of 2 months. All participants will be financially reimbursed $50.

If you would like more information, please email: Shakuntla Gondalia sgondalia@swin.edu.au.

Closing date: 30th April 2011