SPARK for Autism at the Medical University of South Carolina is collecting saliva as a source of DNA from thousands of individuals with autism and their families as a part of the nation’s largest genetic autism study. The goal of this study is to transform our understanding of autism and help improve the lives of individuals affected by autism and their families. The SPARK team will be traveling from Charleston to Georgetown on June 27th and to Greenville on June 29th to collect DNA samples from families interested in participating. Participation takes about 30 minutes per family and participation of both biological parents is requested as well as the individual with autism. Siblings are invited to participate as well. Families will receive a $50 Amazon e-card for their participation!
For Georgetown:
The SPARK team is holding an enrollment event at SOS Healthcare from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM on June 27th. To sign up for an opening, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444acaa2fa4fa7-join1
For Greenville:
The SPARK team is holding an enrollment event at the Center for Developmental Services from 9 AM – 1 PM on June 29th. To sign up for an opening, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444acaa2fa4fa7-join
For more information, please call or email Candace Van Wade at 843-876-8504 or vanwade@musc.edu.
Spread the news with these flyers (or PDF versions (Georgeown – Greenville) with clickable signup links):
