Early Connections Study
To find out about this 499 opportunity contact:
Faculty Information
| Faculty Advisor: | Annette Estes
Research Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences and Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, Psychology |
| Department: | Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences |
| Office: | Center on Human Development and Disability, Room 335 |
| Telephone: | (206) 653-7326 |
| Email: | estesa@uw.edu@u.washington.edu |
Does faculty advisor meet with students? | No |
Direct supervisor of students: | Emilie Dupont |
| Supervisor Title: | Center on Human Development and Disability |
| Will 499 students participate in weekly or biweekly discussions sessions about research or project? | No |
Short Project Description
The Early Connections Study is a longitudinal study looking at infant siblings of children diagnosed with autism. In the past, research has shown a greater likelihood of siblings of children with autism developing the disorder as well. We want to learn more about the benefits of early intervention with these infants at higher risk of developing autism to see if we can improve their outcomes. Infants will be evaluated using behavioral and brain assessments at 6, 12 and 24 months of age to see if those infants assigned to a treatment group will have a better outcome than those randomized into an assessment and monitoring group.
Work Schedule
| Min. number of hours/weekstudent must work: | 6 |
| Evenings/weekends OK? | Yes |
| Times a student must bepresent/work: | varied between 9-5 on weekdays, possibly some Saturdays |
| Student commitment: | 2 quarter commitment; a longer commitment will result in greater responsibility and more in-depth clinical and/or database experience. |
499 Responsibilities
| Working with Data |
Working with Subjects |
Working with Animals/physiology |
| 5 |
% data entry |
30 |
% video taping |
0 |
% animal care |
| 5 |
% database management |
5 |
% interview subjects |
0 |
% animal observation |
| 0 |
% encoding data |
0 |
% scheduling appt |
0 |
% surgical techniques |
| 5 |
% library research |
25 |
% running subjects |
0 |
% histology |
| 0 |
% data collection |
20 |
% child care |
0 |
% laboratory protocols |
| |
|
5 |
% recruiting subjects |
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Other:
Skills / Experience Preferred
We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, independent and flexible individuals with an interest in gaining an in-depth understanding of research in autism. Experience with families and children with special needs, videotaping, computers and other research is desired, but not required.
Posting Removal
03/30/2011
