The Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study: protocol for a patient-oriented prospective study examining trajectories of functioning in children with autism.

Anna KataPatrick George McPheeYun-Ju ChenLonnie ZwaigenbaumDeepa SingalCaroline RoncadinTeresa BennettMelissa CarterBriano Di RezzeIrene DrmicEric DukuSherry FournierJulia FreiStephen J GentlesKathy GeorgiadesAna Hanlon-DearmanLorraine HoultElizabeth KelleyJudah KollerOlaf Kraus de CamargoJonathan LaiBill MahoneyRonit MestermanOlivia NgSue RobertsonPeter L RosenbaumMackenzie SaltMohammad S ZubairiStelios Georgiades

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

will identify factors associated with trajectories of functioning in children with autism. Resulting evidence will be shared with government policy makers to inform provincial and national programs. Findings will be disseminated at conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
young adults
public health
depressive symptoms
healthcare
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial