Studies Related to Autism spectrum disorder current as of Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.
Adolescent Development in Youth With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Looking For:
We are looking for a large number of boys and girls who will be enrolled at ages 10, 11, 12, and 13 and followed annually over 4 years. We are also inviting female siblings of children with autism who are 10-13 years old.
Compensation:
$20 and a letter with test results per completed visit
Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you or another parent figure currently serving in the military?
Looking For:
Parents of children with ASD between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old, who partner with TRICARE insurance
Compensation:
ASSIST - Advocating for Supports to Advocating for Supports to Improve Service Transitions
Looking For:
Parents of youth with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis between 16 and 26 years of age.
Compensation:
Help us learn and approve your ability to advocate.
Autism and Language Development in Toddlers
Looking For:
Children 18-36 months of age with autism or with concerns about their social interaction or language development or children 12-36 months without autism.
Compensation:
Yes
Baby Siblings and ASD
Looking For:
6-12 month infants who have an older sibling with or without autism spectrum disorder
Compensation:
Up to $95 in gift cards.
Bodfish Lab Study for Nonverbal or Minimally Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Looking For:
Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are nonverbal or minimally verbal between the ages of 8-14 years.
Compensation:
Participants are reimbursed $50
Do you have concerns about your toddler’s social or language development?
Looking For:
Children 12-36 months of age with autism or with concerns about their social interaction or language development.
Compensation:
Yes
Does your child like to play computer games?
Looking For:
Children 8 to 17 with ASD or who are typically developing who:
are likely to be comfortable working on a computer for about an hour
Are willing to wear a “stretchy hat” (EEG cap) while watching a video;
can physically respond to computer tasks
have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
Compensation:
See description for details: compensation in the form of gift cards
Does your child show challenging behavior?
Looking For:
Children ages 10-15 who have diagnoses like autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability. We are also seeking children without a diagnosis who may get upset or aggressive (hitting, yelling) when they are frustrated.
Compensation:
Families will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for participating.
Family Well-Being During COVID-19
Looking For:
Parent of a child 6-months to
5 years of age with or without:
• ASD
• Down syndrome
• Williams syndrome
• Developmental or language delay
• Neurodevelopmental genetic
syndromes
• Typical development
Compensation:
Participants can enter a lottery to win (1/30 chance) a $25 Amazon gift card and receive access to free online music activities for their participation.
Help us better
understand sensory processing differences
Looking For:
Teens and
young adults between 10 and
21 years old with normal hearing and normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Compensation:
$20/hr
Investigating Social Competence in Youth with Autism
Looking For:
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Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Are between 10 and 16 years of age
Compensation:
Movement and Imitation in Children and Adolescents with or without ASD
Looking For:
8-17 years of age with autism spectrum disorder OR typically developing. Some language ability is required.
Compensation:
Child will receive a $10 gift card and small toy.
Music and Social Engagement in Infancy
Looking For:
6-12 month infants who have an older sibling
Compensation:
Up to $95 in gift cards.
Music in Children and Families Online Survey Study
Looking For:
Parent of a child 6 months to 5 years of age
Compensation:
Participants can enter a lottery to win (1/30 chance) a $25 Amazon gift card for their participation.
Parent Perspectives on Latino Youth with Severe Disabilities
Looking For:
First or second generation immigrant Latino parents who speak Spanish and have a child with autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities between the ages of 14 and 22
Compensation:
Perspective on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Looking For:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users and Parents
Compensation:
You will be entered into a random drawing for one of five $20 gift cards
Processing Internal and External Sensory Cues in Autism
Looking For:
People from 7-17 years with
autism OR who are typically developing
Compensation:
Participants will receive $15 per hour. Caregivers will receive $30 upon completion of all
interviews and parent questionnaires.
Sensory Perception in Infant Siblings at Risk for ASD
Looking For:
Younger Siblings (between 4-18 months old) of children with and without autism and their parent
Compensation:
Families will be compensated for their time and get the results of the testing.
SPARK: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge
Looking For:
If you or your child has a professional diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and you live in the United States, we invite you to join SPARK.
Compensation:
Individuals with autism will receive gift cards valued at up to a total of $50 for participation.
TALK ASD project
Looking For:
Children aged 5-7 years old who have autism spectrum disorder OR who are typically developing who:
- are likely to wear a stretchy cap on their head
- are comfortable sitting relatively still at a computer for 15-minutes at a time
- have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
Compensation:
$20 gift card at each visit & an outer space goodie bag upon completion
Understanding Effects of Amplification on Children with Autism
Looking For:
Child 5-18 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Compensation:
Yes