The following studies are actively recruiting:

The National CADDRE Study: Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)

Who can be a part of SEED?

• Children who were born between September 1, 2003 and August 31, 2005

• Children who were born in and are currently living in one of these counties:  Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia.

How can I enroll my child into the study?

The study is a population based study – meaning that the participants will be recruited from all children and families in each study community who meet certain criteria rather then focusing on individuals at a specific clinic or school. Families of children with specific developmental conditions, as well as a random sample of all children born in the community will be invited to participate. If the invited family is interested, then we ask some questions to determine if they are eligible, and if they are eligible then the family is enrolled.

Can I sign my child up for this study?

• Although families can self-refer to participate in this study, they have to fulfill certain criteria in order to be eligible. Some families who self refer may not be eligible. Our goal is to send letters of invitation to all families who may fulfill the eligibility criteria. By sending letters of invitation to as many eligible families as possible, we hope to enroll a representative sample of families in each study area.

• Examples of the study eligibility criteria include - the child must be born within the study period, the child must be born and still living in the study area, they must have a legal guardian, they must know English or Spanish (although these vary by site), and they must also meet certain diagnostic criteria.

 Where can I find more information about SEED?

•  Fact Sheet

•  CDC website