Nationally Dr. Lord is a very well respected researcher and diagnostician.  We are fortunate to have her in our state.

Sue Rosko
Birth to Six Program
Speech & Language Pathologist




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From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Mary Connors
Sent: Mon 11/10/2008 1:09 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com; Candi Bush
Subject: [BCautism] free U of M study

What it is is a genetic study to see if autism is genetically passed on.
The qualifications are: Must have one child with autism, and a sibling
not diagnosed.Must have no other diagnosis of autism in the familyThey
will do an interview with you and you will have to fill out a BUNCH of
paperwork and they will do a blood draw of everyone in your immediate
nuclear family. They will pay for ALL of it, and give you gift cards to
compensate you for your time.  You can also take your family out of the
study at any time.  We are involved with it right now.   They are still
looking for more families, and they are coming HERE at Big Brothers, Big
Sisters on Covington in Kalamazoo.  If you can take advantage of this, DO
iT!!! Contact info: Dr. Barbara Hanna1111 East Catherine St.Ann Arbor,
MI  48109-2054PH:  734-936-8600 Dr. Catherine Lord is the Principal
investigator.  There are 11 other universities in the US that will be
involved.But call Dr. Hanna if you want to get involved. When will an
opportunity like this come up again?  If you cannot participate, please
send this on to others that may want to.  THANK YOU!!
MaryC.

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