Pregnancy Research and Studies

Pregnancy History

How many times had the birth mother been pregnant before giving birth to the child being evaluated in this study (including that pregnancy)?
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How many babies had the mother had (including that child)?
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How many miscarriages had the mother had?
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Was this child part of a multiple pregnancy?
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How many babies?
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Were they identical?
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Was this pregnancy the result of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)?
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Did the birth mother have an amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or a blood test to check for fetal abnormalities?
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Were the results ABNORMAL describe: NO YES Don’t know
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Did the doctor tell the mother that the baby had any fetal abnormalities not mentioned above?
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Did the birth mother have any ultrasounds or sonograms?
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How many?
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Were the results ABNORMA?
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When did the birth mother first feel the baby start to move?
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How were the movements?
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If decreased, where there any periods of stillness?
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QUESTIONS ABOUT MOTHER

How much weight did the birth mother gain during pregnancy?
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Did the birth mother have any shots or vaccinations during the pregnancy?
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What type? (circle all that apply)
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At any time in this pregnancy, did the birth mother have any of the following health problems?
Infection (e.g., Strep Throat or Urinary Tract) requiring antibiotics
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Please describe type of infection: When did it occur? 1st trimester 2nd trimester 3rd trimester
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(If YES): Circle all that apply and check when during pregnancy it occurred 1st trimester 2nd trimester 3rd trimester Don’t know cold influenza (the flu) Chicken Pox Shingles Measles Mumps Rubella (German Measles) Herpes Type 1 (cold sores) Herpes Type 2 (genital herpes) Infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) viral hepatitis OTHER___________________________
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Low grade fever (99-100.9)
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Excessive vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) NO YES Don’t know 2 V1 2.8.07 3 V1 2.8.07 10.g. If YES how was this treated? Circle all that apply No treatment needed Medications: _________________ Intravenous fluids in the doctors office Admission to the hospital 10.h. Seizures NO YES Don’t know 10.i. Asthma NO YES Don’t know 10.j. Migraines NO YES Don’t know 10.k. Severe allergies requiring medication treatment NO YES Don’t know 10.l. Diabetes (including gestational diabetes) NO YES Don’t know 10.m. Thyroid disease (overly active, underactive, Hashimoto’s) NO YES Don’t know 10.n. Preterm labor requiring treatment such as bed rest or medication NO YES Don’t know 10.o. Placenta Previa NO YES Don’t know 10.p. Cerv ical Incompetence NO YES Don’t know 10.q. Trauma to the abdomen NO YES Don’t know 10.r. Hypertension (High blood pressure) NO YES Don’t know If YES Was this treated with medication? NO YES Don’t know 10.s. Severe swelling of the body (more than hands and feet) NO YES Don’t know 10.t. Preeclampsia NO YES Don’t know If YES How was this treated? Circle all that apply Bed rest at home Admission to the hospital Intravenous infusion of Magnesium sulfate Don’t know 10.u. Other major illness or injury NO YES Don’t know If YES Please describe:
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In this pregnancy did the birth mother take prenatal vitamins?
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Did the birth mother take them continuously throughout the pregnancy?
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In what trimester did the birth mother take them?
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In this pregnancy did the birth mother take any other nutritional supplements?
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What type? Please list:
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In this pregnancy, did the birth mother take any of the following prescription medications? If so, did the birth mother take the medications in the first, second or third trimester of the pregnancy? And for how long did she take the medication (# of weeks)? NO YES 1st 2nd 3rd # weeks a. Antibiotics for infections (e.g., Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Cephalosporins, Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Flagyl, Nystatin, Penicillin, Septra/Bactrim, Zithromax)..................................................................... NO YES b. Medications for acne (e.g., Accutane)..................................................................... NO YES c. Medications for birth control (e.g., Pills, Depo-Provera)............................................... NO YES d. Medications for asthma (e.g., inhalers, steroids, theophylline)......................................... NO YES e. Antihypertensives for high blood pressure (e.g., Catapres (clonidine), Hydrochlorothiazide, Inderal (propranolol), Tenex (guanfacine))................................................... NO YES f. Medications for heart or cardiac problems....................................................... NO YES g. Medications for Attention Deficit Disorder (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Metadate............................................................................................................... NO YES h. Antiepileptics or anti-seizure medications (e.g., Depakene/Depakote (Valproic acid), Dilantin, Keppra, Lamictal, Neurontin, phenobarbital, Tegretol, Carbatrol (Carbamazepine), Trileptal, Topamax).............................................................................................................. NO YES i. Medications to control diabetes (e.g., Insulin)........................................................ NO YES j. Medications to regulate thyroid (e.g., Synthroid, Thyroxin).......................................... NO YES k. Antidepressants (e.g., Celexa, Effexor, Elavil (amitriptyline), Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac (fluoxetine), Tofranil (imipramine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Zoloft (sertraline)).................................... NO YES l. Mood stabilizers or anti-psychotics (e.g., Carbatrol, Tegretol, Depakote (Valproic acid), Haldol, Lamictal, Lithium, Mellaril, Neurontin, Olanzapine, Risperdal, Seroquel, Thorazine, Trileptal, Topamax) NO YES m. Tranquilizers or nerve pills (e.g., Ativan, BuSpar, Klonopin, Valium, Xanax)......................... NO YES n. Pain killers (e.g., Darvon, Demerol, Dilaudid, Morphine, Percocet, Percodan, Tylenol with codeine, Codeine preparations) NO YES o. Migraine medications (e.g., Amerge, Axert, Cafergot, Fiorinal, Imitrex, Maxalt, Midrin, Zomig) NO YES p. Muscle relaxers (e.g., Baclofen, Flexeril, Zanaflex)......................................................... NO YES q. Sedatives or sleeping pills (e.g., Halcion, Methaqualone, Phenobarbital, Seconal)................. NO YES r. Anti-inflammatory or anti-immune drugs (e.g., Cytoxan, Imuran, Prednisone, Steroids)...... NO YES s. Treatment for HIV............................................................................................. NO YES t. Thalidomide ________________________________________________ (please specify why medication was prescribed) NO YES u. Misoprostol _________________________________________________ (please specify why medication was prescribed) NO YES v. Other______________________________________________________ (please specify why medication was prescribed) NO YES *Before=Medications taken before knowledge of pregnancy, After=Medications taken after knowledge of pregnancy, Both=Medications taken before and after knowledge of pregnancy. 5 V1 2.8.07
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In this pregnancy, did the birth mother do any of the following activities? If so, did she do so before or after she knew she was pregnant or both (i.e., before AND after she knew she was pregnant)? (circle one for each item) When was this done NO YES Before After Both a. Drink alcohol.................................................. NO YES Before After Both b. Smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products......................................................... NO YES Before After Both c. Use recreational drugs (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, etc) NO YES Before After Both Questions regarding labor, delivery and newborn information for the child in the study.
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When did the birth mother go into labor __________________________ (weeks) DON’T KNOW
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Did the doctor need to induce the birth mother’s labor (i.e. get her labor started)? NO YES DON’T KNOW
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Did the doctor need to restart or speed up her labor with pitocin? NO YES DON’T KNOW
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How long was the birth mother’s labor? ______________ hours DON’T REMEMBER
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Were the doctors worried that the baby was in distress? (For example, the monitor showed a decrease in the baby’s heart rate.) NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES
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When did this happen? (circle all that apply) early in labor, after transition, just before delivery
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Did the birth mother have any other problems during her labor? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES
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What happened? _________________________________________________________________
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Did the birth mother have any pain killing medication/anesthesia during the labor? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES
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What type? (circle all that apply) local nerve (pudendal) block, oral pain medications, IV pain medications, epidural/spinal, Don’t Know
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How was the baby delivered? VAGINAL C-SECTION for C-SECTION
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Why was the c-section performed? (circle all that apply) Emergency, Failure to progress (the baby wasn’t coming down the birth canal), Baby was feet first (breech) or turned sideways (transverse), Planned for repeat because mother had had one before, Planned for convenience, Concerns about the mother’s ability to deliver vaginally, Other _____________________ for VAGINAL
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Did they use FORCEPS? NO YES DON’T KNOW
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Did they use a vacuum?
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Was the baby’s umbilical cord wrapped around its neck?
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Were there any other problems with the umbilical cord (eg it collapsed or had a knot in it)?
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Were there any problems with the placenta?
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Did the placenta separate from the uterus too early (abruption)?
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Did this baby need to have resuscitation such as having the nurses and doctors help him/her breathe or get his/her heart started in the delivery room?
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What were the baby’s APGAR scores?
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first APGAR (at 1 minute) _________ DON’T KNOW
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second APGAR (at 5 minutes) ________ DON’T KNOW
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third APGAR (at 10 minutes- often not recorded) ___________ DON’T KNOW
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How much did this baby weigh at birth?
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What was the baby’s head circumference at birth?
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What was the baby’s length at birth?
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Did this baby stay in the neonatal intensive care unit?
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If YES
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How long? ____ ____ ____ days or ____ ____ hours
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Was the baby on a respirator (ventilator)? NO YES DON’T KNOW if YES
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for how long?
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How many days or hours total did this baby stay in the hospital (after delivery up until discharge, including the neonatal ICU)?
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How many days did the mom stay in the hospital?
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Questions regarding early period (newborn & first year) for the child in the study.

Did the baby have any major problems in the newborn period (0-30 days of life)?
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IF YES, what type? (circle one for each item)
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Birth defects: NO YES 7 V1 2.8.07 If YES please choose type head deformities body deformities limb deformities heart deformities kidney deformities stomach/intestine deformities 42.b. Sepsis (bacterial blood infection) NO YES Jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, yellow skin 42.c. NO YES If YES what treatment was given (circle all that apply) No treatment, phototherapy (special lights), exchange transfusion (blood transfusion) Seizures 42d. NO YES 42e. Meningitis NO YES 42f. High fever (>38.5 or 101.5) NO YES 42g. Other NO YES
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Did the birth mother breast feed the baby?
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How old was the child in months when s/he received the last/final breast milk feeding?
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Did the baby have any difficulty with feeding (breast or bottle)?
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Did the baby have a poor suck?
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Did the baby require special feeds ( e.g. thickened liquid or special nipples)?
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When did this happen?
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Did the baby have trouble gaining weight?
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How was the baby’s early temperament? (Circle one.) - Easy - Fussy or colicky - Quiet or passive - Can’t say
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How was the baby’s early sleep pattern? (Circle one.) - Regular/Predictable - Irregular/Unpredictable - Can’t say
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Questions regarding medical problems for the child in the study.
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Birth Defects
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Is there any known abnormality in this area?
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If YES, check all that apply: Cleft lip Cleft palate Ears deformed Nose deformity Arms, legs, hands, feet, trunk deformities Spine defect (spina bifida) Head/Face/Mouth Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Early closing of the sutures (craniosynostosis) Dental or Tooth Deformity (shape, enamel, number, location) Regurgitation through nose Other (list: __________________________________________) Eyes Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Abnormal structure of the eye Strabismus (lazy eye) Color blindness Poor vision Blindness Other (list: __________________________________________) Ears Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Ears set too low or too high Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) Recurrent Infections Number per year when happening most frequently_____________ Ear tubes placed Hearing trouble How was this diagnosed? ______________ At what age was the child when this was diagnosed? ________ Other (list: __________________________________________) Nose/throat Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Nosebleeds Trouble perceiving smells Too sensitive to smells Tonsillitis Snoring Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy Other (list: _________________________________________) Neck/Back Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: 9 V1 2.8.07 Deformity (scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis, torticollis) Other (list: ___________________________________________) Orthopedic Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Fractures Muscle/bone/joint pain Edema (swelling caused by excess fluid) Stiffness Joint swelling Heat or redness of joints Other (list: _______________________________________) Skin Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Eczema Psoriasis Frequent rashes Unexplained sores Infections Sensitive Birth marks Other (list: ________________________________________) Pulmonary Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Shortness of breath Asthma Recurrent pneumonias Chonic bronchitis Blood in sputum Other (list: ________________________________________) Cardiovascular Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Congenital heart disease Heart murmur Blue discoloration to skin and lips (cyanosis) Heart rate too slow or too fast or not rhythmic (arrhythmia) Other (list: _______________________________________) Gastrointestinal Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Poor appetite Swallowing difficulty Overeating Severe abdominal pain Abdominal bloating Chronic Diarrhea Chronic Constipation Blood in stool Pus in stool Unexpected weight loss or weight gain Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) Indigestion 10 V1 2.8.07 Pica (eating non-food materials) Excessively picky eater Other (list: _________________________________) Genito-Urinary Is there any known abnormality in this area of development? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Deformity (ambiguous genitalia, hypospadias, etc.) Undescended testicles Testicle too large, too small, too hard, with lump Pain with urination Blood in urine Discharge Urinating too frequently, too seldom Urinary tract infection Other (list: _________________________________) Endocrine/Metabolic Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Problems with thyroid gland Swelling of neck Diabetes Hypoglycemia (documented low blood sugar) Significantly overweight or underweight History of failure to thrive as an infant Too tall for age Too short for age Overweight for age Underweight for age Gaining weight too fast, too slow Growing taller too slowly, too fast Developing sexually too fast, too slow Difficulty regulating body temperature (gets too hot or too cold) Unusual body odor or smell Unusual smell of the urine Child often shows a regression or loss of skills during illnesses Tires more easily than other children Unusual response to anesthesia Other (list: _________________________________) Allergic/Immunologic Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Allergies TYPE: Circle all that apply: FOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (dust, pets, etc) SEASONAL (hayfever) OTHER: Immunodeficiency (immune system doesn’t work right) TYPE: __________________________ Autoimmune disorder (Immune system overactive) TYPE: _____________________________ Swelling of lymph nodes (glands) Frequent infections Hematologic/Cancer Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Anemia (low red blood count) Tires more easily than other children 11 V1 2.8.07 Paleness Cancer TYPE: _______________________________________ Infectious Diseases Has the child had any of the following illness? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Influenza Roseola Fifth’s disease ) Rubella (German Measles) Rubeola (measles) Mumps Chicken Pox Herpes Type 1 (cold sores) Herpes Type 2 (genital) Lyme disease Epstein Barr Virus (mononucleosis) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Viral Hepatitis Neurological Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Headache Muscle rigidity Tremor Tic movements Dystonia (a slow movement or extended spasm in a group of muscles) Akathisia (restlessness of arms and legs) History of meningitis or encephalitis Dizziness/faintness Unusual walking pattern Balance trouble Coordination trouble Weakness Loss of consciousness Severe sleep disturbance Seizures with fever only Seizures without fever (epilepsy) Speech articulation difficulties Speech or oral-motor apraxia Whole body apraxia (motor planning difficulty) Psychiatric Is there any known abnormality in this area? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Diagnosed with ADHD Trouble with attention or concentration Excessively distractable Hyperactive Diagnosed with depression Diagnosed with bipolar/ manic depression Diagnosed with anxiety disorder Diagnosed with OCD Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Panic attacks Hallucinations Self injurious behavior Been admitted to a psychiatric hospital 12 V1 2.8.07 Genetic Syndromes Is there any known abnormality in this area of development? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES, check all that apply: Fragile X Tuberous Sclerosis Neurofibromatosis Rett Syndrome Angelman Syndrome Prader Willi Syndrome Other chromosomal abnormality, disorder, or syndrome (specify): ____________________ 13 V1 2.8.07 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures the Child has had Has the child ever had his/her hearing tested? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES circle all that apply and tell us HOW OLD THE CHILD WAS WHEN TESTED Age at test Date Location Behavioral audiometry ABR or BEAR Tympanogram Otoacoustic emissions Has the child ever had a brain scan? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES circle all that apply and tell us HOW OLD THE CHILD WAS WHEN SCANNED Age at test Date Location CAT or CT scan MRI scan MRS scan SPECT scan PET scan Other _______________ Has the child ever had an EEG or MEG (test of the brain waves)? NO YES DON’T KNOW If YES circle all that apply and tell us HOW OLD THE CHILD WAS WHEN HE/SHE HAD THE EEG. Age at test Date Location EEG MEG OTHER (repeat EEGs, ERP’s etc)
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History of SURGERIES and HOSPITALIZATIONS

Has the child ever had surgery?
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Has the child had any other hospitalizations besides these surgeries?
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If YES, please fill in the table below WHY HOSPITALIZED HOW MANY DAYS DID HE/SHE STAY DATE 14 V1 2.8.07 History of Medications, Supplements, Special Diets Is the child currently on any prescription medication? ?? No ?? Yes ?? Not sure 1) 2) 3) 4) If yes please list:
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In the past has the child been on prescription medication to help with his/her symptoms of _________?
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Please indicate all other medical treatments used to treat the child’s symptoms of autism? IVIG ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Chelating medications ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Hyperbaric oxygen chamber ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Supplemental vitamins ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Herbal supplements such as Gingko or Echinacea ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Fatty acid supplements? ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Amino acid supplements? ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Mineral supplements like iron or zinc? ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure Is the child’s diet limited in any way to help behaviors? Gluten free? Casein free? Feingold? No processed sugars? No sugars or salicylates? Other: _____________________ Has the diet been helpful? ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure ?? Now ?? In the past ?? Never ?? Not sure NO YES CAN’T SAY 15 V1 2.8.07 PART IV Questions regarding family history for the child participating in the study. Many people don’t know their family medical history very well and sometimes it helps to ask extended family members if they know anyone in the family who has had various illnesses or conditions. Below is a list of things we are interested in and we would like to know if they have been seen in the child’s blood relatives (siblings, mother and/or father, grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins). TYPE OF DISORDER EXAMPLES WHO HAD IT? Autism Asperger’s PDD-NOS Autism Spectrum Disorders: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Rett Syndrome Fragile X Tuberous Sclerosis Neurofibramatosis Prader Willi or Angelman Syndrome Down Syndrome Other genetic syndrome (eg Sotos syndrome, Joubert syndrome, Williams syndrome) Phenylketonuria (PKU) Genetic Disorders or Syndromes: Chromosomal abnormalities (deletions, duplications) Mental retardation Speech delay requiring therapy Developmental Problems Learning Disabilities

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