Interactive Autism Network
By: Charlotte Ames
Updated: May 27, 2008
The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is an Internet site that was launched last year to bring together parents and scientists throughout the U.S. to improve the understanding of autism and accelerate research about the disorder. Families affected by autism are invited to register with the site and share information about their family medical history and that of the autistic child.
The input from the families builds a database of valuable information that can help researchers find clues leading to better diagnosis and treatment of children with autism. In addition, families who register can be matched with local and national research studies that further understanding about autism. In April, IAN celebrated its one-year anniversary. To date, more than 22,000 people have registered with the site. In addition, more than 70 research studies are using the data derived from families.
For more information, or to participate in the program, log onto: http://www.iancommunity.org.
The input from the families builds a database of valuable information that can help researchers find clues leading to better diagnosis and treatment of children with autism. In addition, families who register can be matched with local and national research studies that further understanding about autism. In April, IAN celebrated its one-year anniversary. To date, more than 22,000 people have registered with the site. In addition, more than 70 research studies are using the data derived from families.
For more information, or to participate in the program, log onto: http://www.iancommunity.org.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.