Georgia Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)

SEED is a multi-year, multi-site study in six diverse communities across the country.  The study will look at possible causes and risks for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities.

CDC is taking part as the Georgia SEED site and will invite about 450 families in the Atlanta area to participate.  Georgia SEED is enrolling children with ASDs, children with other developmental disabilities, and children with typical development. 

You may be asked to take part if:

• Your child was born between September 2003 and August 2005.
• Your child was born, and currently living in, Metropolitan Atlanta (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties).

If you take part in SEED you will receive:

• A free developmental evaluation for your child.
• A summary of your child’s evaluation results.
• Incentives to thank you for your family’s participation in the study.
• Expert information on child development.

 

Information for Families

Click on the following links to learn more about the study, what to expect, and how to prepare if your family is participating in the SEED study:

• Brochure
• What to Expect
• How to Prepare
• Frequently Asked Questions
• SEED Newletters
  • Summer 2009 (PDF)