Eye-Tracking Biomarkers for Early Autism Detection in Former Preterm Infants
Indiana University
Summary
This is a single center, intervention study of integrating the eye-tracking (ET) biomarker battery into the existing autism evaluation process at the Riley Early Years Program (EYP). Eligible participants referred for autism testing through EYP will undergo a traditional comprehensive diagnostic assessment by an EYP clinical psychologist.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 1–4 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Children born at \<37 weeks' gestational age who are 14-48 months old at time of referral * Ambulatory (i.e., cruising, walking) * Without significant visual impairment * Referred for autism testing through EYP (i.e. medium- or high-risk M-CHAT-R/F screening result at 16-22 months corrected age or by referral to Early Years based on caregiver or provider concern for autism) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English-speaking participants and families.
Interventions
- DeviceEye-tracking device
Eye-tracking device for autism detection
Location
- Riley Hospital for ChildrenIndianapolis, Indiana