Eye-Tracking Biomarkers for Early Autism Detection in Former Preterm Infants
This is a single center, intervention study of integrating the eye-tracking (ET) biomarker battery into the existing autism evaluation process at the Riley Early Years Program (EYP). Eligible participants referred for autism testing through EYP will undergo a traditional comprehensive diagnostic assessment by an EYP clinical psychologist.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children born at \<37 weeks' gestational age who are 14-48 months old at time of referral * Ambulatory (i.e., cruising, walking) * Without significant visual impairment * Referred for autism testing through EYP (i.e. medium- or high-risk M-CHAT-R/F screening result at 16-22 months corrected age or by referral to Early Years based on caregiver or provider concern for autism)
Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English-speaking participants and families.
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