Cannabis and Autism Study

My colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are conducting a study on cannabis and autism, and we need your help.  If you have a child with an autistic spectrum disorder who’s using cannabis products, please contact Mary Ann Diliberto, RN and complete the survey.

Clinically, I’ve observed several patients with autism respond beautifully to cannabis, and recent data suggests that children with autism may have impaired function in their endocannabinoid system, indicating that cannabinoid therapies may be very appropriate.
I know firsthand that parents have limited time, but I also know that we have to work together to move the science forward.  With your help we can better understand how to use cannabis to help the increasing number of children with autistic spectrum disorders.
Thanks for your help gathering important scientific data!

The purpose of this research study is to understand the use of cannabis in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Information provided will help us to inform future research and develop treatment guidelines for this population.

Children under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder who are currently being treated with cannabis obtained legally.

Participants are asked to join a confidential registry and provide information on the type of cannabis their child is being treated with. Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires and provide medical background information.

We will provide educational workshops for parents and caregivers to share what we have learned from this observational research study.

Mary Ann Diliberto, RN

877.754.2440

carmedcanchop@email.chop.edu

Sincerely,