Neurosteroid metabolomics of adults with autism spectrum disorder

To be eligible for this study, you and/or your child must be:

• Between ages 3-45 years old
• Have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) OR
• Be in good medical health and without a severe neuropsychiatric disorder
• AND be willing and able to complete cognitive assessments (i.e. IQ testing) and be willing to provide saliva and or blood samples.

**Participant will be paid up to $40.00 for his or her participation. Families will be provided results of the cognitive assessments if desired.

**There is no cost to participate in this research study.

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The objective of this study is to investigate and establish the biology of neurosteroids as a possible biosignature for social anxiety and other neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Neurosteroids are endogenous hormones that have multiple biological functions, including the regulation of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis.