GEMMA Project
What is GEMMA*?
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GEMMA* is a consortium of international researchers who have been awarded research funding from the EU. We will conduct ground-breaking research that will for the first time follow children who are siblings of autistic children. This research may lead to earlier diagnosis than is currently possible and help us understand why some children are autistic and others are not.​
Early Diagnosis
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Currently, there is on average of a 3 year waiting list to receive an autism assessment in Ireland. If you choose to participate in our study, we will follow your child’s development and will administer an autism assessment when they are one years old. ​
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
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Autistic children commonly experience gastrointestinal problems such as chronic constipation, persistent diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, reflux and vomiting. GEMMA will study the relationship between autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. We aim to decrease these symptoms and increase the quality of life for children and families.
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​We’re looking for families with an autistic child and a baby sibling born before 1st December 2024 and currently under 6 months old to join the GEMMA project. This study explores gastrointestinal issues common in autistic children. Autism assessments are given when your child is 1 year old.
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