Investigational Drug Study for Children with Autistic Disorder Seeking Participants

Does your child seem overly irritable or aggressive (towards either self and/or others)?

Does your child throw tantrums or have quick changes in mood? Is your child between 5 and 17 years of age?

If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a research study being conducted at the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the study drug on irritability and related behaviors associated with Autistic Disorder in children and adolescents.

Participation in this study involves:
• A diagnostic assessment
• Monitoring visits with the study psychiatrist and research staff
• Study drug or placebo (a substance containing no medication) for 6 weeks, with the possibility of a 26-week extension trial where all participants will receive the study drug.
If your child qualifies, all of the above is provided at no charge, including all aspects of the evaluation, study visits and study drug.

For more information about the project, contact the study coordinator,
Linda Spritzer, at (516) 802-8608 or e-mail at lspritze@nshs.edu.

This study is being conducted at 4300 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714