Research
Current Projects
Screening for Autism Risk in Preterm Infants (SARP) find out more
SARP is a longitudinal study examining early signs of autism in preterm infants, 6 -18 months adjusted age. Families are recruited through the high-risk infant follow-up clinic at LA General Medical Center and are seen during their well-child check appointments. Participants will complete a 20-minute parent questionnaire (FYI) about how their child responds to people, objects, and events. Additionally, a 10-minute observational behavioral measure will be completed with the infant consisting of different play toys and how they respond. Data from electronic health records will also be used to correlate demographic and perinatal factors with the study outcomes.
Sensory and Social Development in Infants and Toddlers (SASI) find out more
SASI is a longitudinal study which aims to understand individual differences in social and sensory development in typically developing and high-risk infants and toddlers. This study examines these domains through behavioral and physiological measures. We will be looking for families with an infant or toddler between the ages of 6 and 16 months to participate. We will be recruiting both a general community sample of infants as well as infants who have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and may be at higher familial risk. Study participation includes a brief survey and, depending on survey outcomes, 3 assessment time points over 3 months. Your family will be compensated for your time (up to $150), and parking is provided.
If you are interested in participating or hearing more, please contact the study team at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (323) 442-2520.
Southern California Child Development Survey (SoCal CDS) find out more
SoCal CDS is a survey study examining children’s development from 6 to 16 months of age in domains such as social communication and sensory regulation. We are recruiting families from communities within the greater Los Angeles area to collect normative data on a diverse population. Participants will complete a 15-20 minute survey including the “First Years Inventory” (FYI), a questionnaire which asks parents about how their child responds to people, objects, and events. The survey also includes questions about developmental history and any potential concerns. Data obtained from birth records will also be used for analyses with survey outcomes to describe and correlate demographic and perinatal factors such as Apgar scores.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact the project coordinator, Elizabeth Choi-Tucci, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (323) 442-2520.
Completed Projects
Early Behavioral Characteristics and Biobehavioral Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Novel Parent-Infant Interaction Paradigm
November 2018 to August 2020
Evaluation of a Novel Intervention for Infants at Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
August 2017 to July 2020
First Years Inventory (FYI) Pilot Study to Culturally Diverse Populations in Los Angeles
November 2018 to August 2020
Interdisciplinary Leadership in ASD: Optimizing Research-Practice Partnerships for Evidence-Based Outcomes
February 2017 to July 2019
Moving Beyond the Average: Building a Comprehensive Model of Classroom Quality that Incorporates Children’s Individual Experiences
September 2020 to July 2022
Parent-Infant Engaged: Extension Pilot Study to Culturally Diverse Populations in Los Angeles
November 2018 to May 2020
Parent-Infant Physiology Study (PIPS)
November 2018 to March 2020
Parents and Infants Engaged (PIE)
August 2017 to July 2020
Sensory Experiences Project (SEP)
July 2008 to June 2014
