The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Project is launching a new research survey that will explore the possible association between pregnancy- and birth-related factors and autism spectrum disorder. The research initiative will explore the use of fertility treatments; pregnancy complications; illness or infection during pregnancy; medications taken during pregnancy; number of ultrasounds; and induction of labor and birth complications.
The IAN Project needs information on pregnancies and births of both children with autism spectrum disorder and their siblings. To enroll in the IAN Project, survey participants must be U.S. residents and the birth mother of a child with an autism spectrum disorder who is between the ages of 0 and 17 years. To register, visit www.ianresearch.org