Title: A Controlled Study of Mercury Levels through Lab Analysis of Hair Samples of Children with Autism as Compared to Their Typically Developing Siblings and Age/Sex Matched Children with Other Developmental Disabilities

We are currently conducting a study to determine whether there are differences in mercury levels as measured by hair analysis in children with autism as compared to their typically developing siblings and other children.

Any child diagnosed with autism who has a typically developing sibling (both below the age of 6) is eligible. Children with other developmental disabilities below the age of 6 are also welcome to participate.

If you choose to participate, you would need to collect hair samples from your child. A kit with instructions is provided and will be sent off to Doctor's Data Lab. The test costs are covered by grant and you will be provided with a copy of the results.

Contact:
Gail Williams, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, WCEC
(502) 852-7558
pgwill01@louisville.edu