While both genetic and environmental factors influence an autism diagnosis, very few studies have integrated genetic and environmental data together in an analysis. This is due to a lack of environmental data in genetic samples and the lack of genetic data in most epidemiological studies with exposure data. Recently, ELEAT was created and validated for this purpose and has modules that collect information online or in-person on pre- and post-natal factors, including diet, chemical and lifestyle exposures, and medical information. The researchers will translate and culturally adapt the ELEAT into Portuguese so this information can be combined with existing genetic data to speed up the research and discovery of gene/environment interactions in ASD. The Portuguese translation may be used in multiple culturally diverse settings, including South America, Africa and Asia, where genetic collection in autism samples is already in process.
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
Autism Research Database (AFD)
