Women meeting each of the following criteria will be considered for inclusion in the study:
- Have at least one biological child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses include: autistic disorder, aspergers syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD NOS)
- Living within an EARLI Network geographic area, as defined by each study site
- Fluency in English
These women can pre-enroll and be followed for pregnancy. Intensity of follow-up will vary with individual level of pregnancy risk.
Women meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study:
- Not at risk for pregnancy (e.g., sterility, hysterectomy, menopause, sterile partner)
- More than 28 weeks pregnant at initial recruitment contact
- Planned relocation outside of study site catchment area within the next 3 years
- Diagnosis of at least one biological child is not confirmed/verified as autistic disorder, aspergers syndrome or PDD NOS at an EARLI study clinic