The Problem
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability, and has a 10-17% annual growth rate. In the United States, autism is occurring in approximately 1 out of 110 births.
Our Project
Current research suggests that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) negatively affect motor development. Among experts, it is widely accepted that early intervention is the most effective method for improving quality of life for individuals with ASD.
Our study proposes to determine whether or not the effect of ASD on motor development can be used as an early indicator for identifying infants displaying characteristics of ASD. Using motion capture technology, the movements of infants at high risk of ASD will be compared to the movements of those at low risk.
Our study proposes to determine whether or not the effect of ASD on motor development can be used as an early indicator for identifying infants displaying characteristics of ASD. Using motion capture technology, the movements of infants at high risk of ASD will be compared to the movements of those at low risk.
Our Full Project Proposal
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