Yale Baby Siblings Project

Co-Primary Investigators: Kasia Chawarska, Ph.D., Martha Kaiser, Ph.D., James McPartland, Ph.D., and Kevin Pelphrey, Ph. D.

Investigator:  Fred Volkmar, M.D. 

Purpose

These studies examine the development of social skills and brain function in typically developing infants as well as in infants who are at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or specific delays. We assess infants' modes of communication and their cognitive, social, motor and adaptive skills. We are interested in the way infants process information about people, recognize faces and develop speech and communication skills. Our research will lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the occurrence of social disorders in infants and toddlers and will help to identify new methods of intervention and treatment for children with ASD. 

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Contact

For More Information:

Amy Margolis
(203)- 785-6237
amy.margolis@yale.edu

Learn more about what it's like to participate from one of our past families! Click Here to read about this Baby Siblings Project family's research experience!