Welcome to the Speech and Language Disorders Studies Page

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

7-8

Online via Zoom

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

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 find out if a new therapy can help autistic children improve their coping and problem-solving skills. This study includes two 30-minute sessions per week conducted via Zoom. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 10-12 weeks
VISITS: 16

7-11

Online

YES

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.

DURATION: Up to 4 hours
VISITS: 1

14 - 17

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

YES

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.

DURATION: Up to 2 years
VISITS: Monthly visits to your home

14 - 17

ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home