The Children's Health Act of 2000
mandated the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities (NCBDDD) to collect data on the causes, diagnosis,
early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of autism. In
response to this mandate, this collaborative research study was
developed to identify risk factors and possible causes for autism
spectrum disorders. The study will be conducted at six sites
throughout the U.S., including NCBDDD. Data collection will include
participant interviews and questionnaires, medical record review,
genetic sampling, and child developmental evaluations. Six hundred
forty-four participants identified as cases will be enrolled across
sites. One thousand two hundred eight-eight participants identified
as controls will be enrolled across sites. Information gathered
from each site will be pooled into a common dataset.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 154 2 Name of Law: Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
US Code: 42
USC 241 Name of Law: null
US Code: 42
USC 257b-4 Name of Law: null
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.