Marbles Study Uc Davis

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Marbles is a longitudinal study for pregnant women who have a biological child with autism spectrum disorder. Marbles participants undergo a series of evaluations during pregnancy birth and the first three years of the child s life. Pregnant women and new moms who already have one child with autism joined researchers and federal officials on aug. The marbles study marbles office phone 1 530 754 0612 marbles ucdavis edu mail.

The marbles study which began in 2006 investigates possible pre natal and post partum biological and environmental exposures and risk factors that may contribute to the development of autism. It stands alongside efforts to prioritize mental health as a basic need at uc davis and in our communities said megan macklin book project coordinator in the office of diversity equity and inclusion. Of public health sciences university of california davis one shields ave. Environmental protection agency r833292 and r829388 mind institute.

8 to announced uc davis latest initiative in autism science. Marbles was published in 2012 it was a new york times bestseller but the topic is timely. Marbles is the first prospective study that begins the search for causes and early markers of autism during pregnancy. Uc davis mind institute.

Participants keep diaries about their health diets and household product use.