Genetics Study

Does your family have more than one individual with autism, Asperger syndrome or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)?

Dr. Peter Szatmari, MD, FRCP(C), of the Offord Centre for Child Studies in Hamilton, Ontario, and Dr. Steve Scherer at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto are leading an ongoing investigation of the genetics of autism/PDD.

They are looking for families with two or more individuals affected with autism/PDD – these may be siblings, cousins, or any other extended relative pairs. The study involves taking blood samples from the affected individuals, their unaffected siblings, the parents and grandparents.

To inquire about participating in this study please contact:
Ann Thompson at (905) 521-2100, ext. 77831, or toll free at 1-888-3AUTISM or by email athomps@mcmaster.ca.