YAI and Premier HealthCare have partnered with the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai on an important study that uses Family Peer Advocates to help improve the health and well-being of children with autism.

Family Peer Advocates 

• provide peer support and education related to autism
• act as liaisons between families and health care providers
• assist families in navigating a complex system of services

You may be eligible to take part in this research study, if you

• are a parent of a child who has been diagnosed with autism (or you suspect that your child may have autism)
• are of African American or Latino descent
• reside in the Bronx or Manhattan

Participation in this study will include a comprehensive diagnostic assessment. Eligible participants will also be asked to complete a series of questionnaires over the course of six months. Participation is entirely voluntary and there are no costs associated with participation. All participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

GCO# 13-0306 MSSM IRB approved 2/19/13-2/18/14

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS STUDY, PLEASE CALL JESSLYN JAMISON AT 212.241.7098.