Fidler, Deborah J PHD

INCLUDE Grants​

Admin supplement - Autism in young children with Down Syndrome

Espinosa, Joaquin MFidler, Deborah J

This Supplement project aims to identify molecular markers of risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children with Down syndrome (DS) to advance early screening procedures. We will leverage the ASD-related phenotyping data collected in project #R01HD110542 and collect blood samples concurrently with ASD assessment visits. The addition of biospecimen collection to parent project data collection could facilitate the discovery of molecular indicators of ASD in DS and advance early detection of DS+ASD. It could also identify potential mechanisms that contribute to the onset of DS+ASD and contribute to a new scientific foundation for early intervention and future treatments in this population.

Autism in Young Children with Down Syndrome

Baumer, NicoleBishop, Somer LFidler, Deborah J

This project aims to identify developmental and biomedical markers of risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children with Down syndrome to advance early screening procedures. This project will focus on two areas of potential ASD risk: (1) developmental presentation during early childhood and (2) co-occurring biomedical conditions. Results will inform revised recommendations regarding early ASD screening in children with Down syndrome ages 18 to 45 months, which will be disseminated to medical providers, interventionists, and researchers aiming to advance treatment for ASD and other co- occurring conditions associated with Down syndrome.