If your child has 16p11.2 DELETION OR 16p11.2 DUPLICATION SYNDROME, participating in this study may be of interest to you.

THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

This study aims to investigate the causes of deletions and duplications in chromosome 16 and study factors that influence the clinical features seen in patients with a deletion or duplication in chromosome 16. Participants must be at least 7 years old.

WHAT WILL PARTICIPATION INCLUDE?

• Tests of memory and attention

• Clinical interview

• Saliva sample

• Questionnaires

HOW TO GET STARTED:

A confidential phone screen will be conducted to determine your initial eligibility.

(Individuals under 18 must have their parents call.)

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you are interested in finding out more about this research study, please call us at (310) 825-3458 or email beardenlab.ucla@gmail.com

 *Individuals under 18 must have their parents call*

Principal Investigator: Carrie Bearden, Ph.D.

Email: cbearden@mednet.ucla.edu

Department: UCLA Semel Institute, Depts of Psychiatry and Psychology, and Brain Research Institute.

Please be assured all inquiries are kept confidential.