About Our Research

Documenting Hope is conducting important children’s health research studies:

THE CHIRP STUDY: CHILD HEALTH INVENTORY FOR RESILIENCE AND PREVENTION

The CHIRP Study is an IRB-approved study featuring the most comprehensive pediatric survey of children’s health, growth and development in the context of the modern world – a place with innumerable toxic and unhealthy influences.

This study seeks to better understand the impact of the totality of modern living on children’s health.

With this information in hand, we plan to raise public awareness, impact policy, and inspire the creation of new solutions to protect our children’s health and future.

The survey is administered online in a secure cloud platform and is completed by the parent or guardian of the child. The CHIRP study has enrolled over 1400 parents since its launch in 2018 and continues to enroll new participants.

Preliminary findings were first presented at a conference of medical and scientific professionals in 2020 and results will continue to be published into 2021 and beyond.

THE FLIGHT - AUTISM STUDY: FACILITATED LONGITUDINAL INVESTIGATION OF GENUINE HEALTH TRANSFORMATION

The FLIGHT (Facilitated Longitudinal Investigation of Genuine Health Transformation) – Autism Study is a research study designed to test the impact of an education and coaching program on the symptoms of autism. The FLIGHT – Autism Study uses an educational curriculum and coaching model that is rooted in “Total Load” theory. Total Load theory suggests that the cumulative impact, or buildup, of negative health influencers (illness, toxins, diet, stress, trauma, etc.) decreases a child’s ability to stay healthy.

The approach used in the FLIGHT – Autism Study involves teaching a family how to reduce their child’s Total Load by identifying and removing inputs and exposures that might be harmful to health while at the same time supporting health in a personalized way.

To learn more about this study please click here.