CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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

Are you a parent of an African American/Black child ages 7-11 with a diagnosis of Autism or a related developmental disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a study that aims to help autistic children increase their coping and problem-solving skills in academic and everyday situations. This study includes 2 weekly 30 minute sessions conducted over Zoom. Compensation is provided.

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

Duration DURATION:  10-12 weeks
VISITS:  16
Location LOCATION: 

Online

Electrode Headgear Testing Study

Does your child (age 14-17) use an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device? If so, they may be interested in helping researchers by testing a newly designed dry electrode headset. Involves 1 session lasting up to 4 hours that will include communication tasks, such as copying sentences and describing a picture, along with completion of an online survey. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 4 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Forbes Tower – Oakland or ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA

Real World Testing of AAC-BCI

Does your child (age 14-17) have a have a severe or progressive communication disorder and need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) clinical services? If so, they may be interested in participating in a study that would provide an AAC system with brain computer interface access that could be used in the home. Eligible participants need wheelchair assistive technology.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 2 years
VISITS:  Monthly visits to your home
Location LOCATION: 

ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home


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  Mouth and Teeth