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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Research
Research

Early Behavioral Characteristics and Biobehavioral Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Novel Parent-Infant Interaction Paradigm

SIEFL Core ⟩ insp!re Lab ⟩

Principal Investigator: Helen Lee PhD

Faculty Mentor: Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Period
Nov 2018 – Aug 2020

Total funding
$25,000

This pilot study will examine biobehavioral synchrony during mother-child interactions associated with infants’ at-risk status for later diagnosis of ASD. The findings will provide insights into the relationship between the patterns of the synchrony and early behavioral risk markers of ASD characteristics.

Funding

Type Source Amount
Intramural The USC Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholar Research Grant $25,000