Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Flinders University Optometry Department
Location: Flinders Vision, Flinders University Optometry Clinic, Adelaide, Australia
Lead Doctor: Dr. Paul Constable
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Flinders University Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee

Background

The retina may have a different sensitivity to light in people with autism because the retina and the brain develop together.

Researchers at Flinders University are hoping to understand if the response to light from the retina can indicate how the brain has developed in people with autism.

This study seeks children aged 6-16 with autism, and healthy children from the same age range to act as  healthy controls. Participants are required to attend one 30 minute study visit at the research site in Bedford Park and will be compensated $50 cash per participant.

Why Participate?

• Participants will help advance research around early diagnosis of autism.
• Participants will be compensated $50 for one 30 minute study visit.

Your Rights

• If you or your child decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your child’s records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.

Who Can Participate?

• Children aged 6-16 with autism, and healthy  children from the same age range to act as controls
• Able to attend one 30 minute  study visit at the research site in Bedford Park