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. 2018 Nov 22;126(11):117004. doi: 10.1289/EHP535

Table 2.

Collection of developmental, behavioral, and medical information on child and family by time point.

Forms and Source Prenatal (Trimesters) Postnatal
Forms Source 1st 2nd 3rd 2 Weeks 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months 24 Months 36 Months
Family Developmental/Mental Health                    
 Social Responsiveness Scale Constantino 2002; Constantino et al. 2003   mother, father, & probanda             sibling
 Early Developmental Questionnaire Ozonoff et al. 2005   probanda             siblingb
 Social Communication Questionnaire Rutter et al. 2003                 sibling, proband
 Maternal Perceived Stress Scale Cohen et al. 1983 motherc motherc mother mother mother mother mother mother mother
 Family Characteristics Questionnaire UC Davis study team         all first degree relatives        
Medical                    
 Family Medical History (includes physical and mental health) UC Davis study team         mother        
 Autoimmune survey UC Davis study team         first and second degree relatives        
 Medical records Health care providers   mother, sibling, & probandad   mother, siblinge     sibling sibling sibling
Autism-Related                    
 Autism Observation Scale for Infants Bryson et al. 2008           sibling sibling    
 Infant Toddler Checklist—Communication and Symbolic Behaviors Scale Developmental Profile Wetherby et al. 2002           sibling sibling    
 Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Robins et al. 2001               sibling  
 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Lord et al. 2000a, b               sibling sibling
 Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised Lord et al. 1994                 siblingb
 Examiner Ratings of Social Engagement Ozonoff et al. 2010           sibling sibling sibling sibling
 Social Responsiveness Scale Constantino 2002; Constantino et al. 2003                 sibling
Cognitive, Adaptive & Behavioral                    
 Mullen Scales of Early Learning Mullen 1995           sibling sibling sibling sibling
 Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Sparrow et al. 1984                 sibling
 Child Behavior Checklist Achenbach 1991, 1994                 sibling
 Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire Owens et al. 2000               sibling sibling
 Intervention History UC Davis study team               sibling sibling
 Parent Concerns Ozonoff et al. 2009         sibling sibling sibling sibling sibling

Note: Shaded items are self-administered by the primary caregiver (generally the mother), others are administered by, or with assistance from staff. Proband is the affected older sibling; Sibling is the younger sibling born during the study.

a

Administered once at some point during the pregnancy (could be any trimester).

b

Only for younger siblings showing signs of ASD.

c

If possible, depending on timing of enrollment.

d

All records for proband obtained upon study entry.

e

Maternal is labor and delivery.