CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Project WORD – Children with Dyslexia and/or Language Disorders

Are you the parent of a child who is currently enrolled in 2nd grade? Does your child have a diagnosis of dyslexia and/or another speech or language disorder? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to find out how children learn new words. This study involves 8 visits over 8 weeks that are done online via Zoom. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   7-8

Duration DURATION:  8 weeks
VISITS:  A minimum of 8, a maximum of 10 (45-60 min)
Location LOCATION: 

Online via Zoom
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  7-8

DURATION: 8 weeks

VISITS: A minimum of 8, a maximum of 10 (45-60 min)

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

COMPENSATION:  YES

Addressing Autism in African American Families Research Study – Children Ages 7-11

Are you the parent of an African American/Black child aged 7-11 who has autism or a related disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help autistic Black children increase their coping and problem solving skills in social, academic, and everyday situations. This study includes weekly 40-minute sessions conducted via Zoom. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   7-11

Duration DURATION:  8 weeks
VISITS:  8 online sessions
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  7-11

DURATION: 8 weeks

VISITS: 8 online sessions

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION:  YES

Parents Promoting Early Learning Study - 2-year-olds

Are you the parent of a 2-year-old child? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how children learn and think about the world. This study involves two video calls during which you and your child will play games and complete assessments. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   2

Duration DURATION:  1 year
VISITS:  3 remote sessions
Location LOCATION: 

At home
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  2

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: 3 remote sessions

LOCATION: At home

COMPENSATION:  YES


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Child Development