Studies Related to Foster parents and children current as of Thursday, February 25, 2021
Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.
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
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 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.
Interested in Your Child’s Speech and Language?
Looking For:
3- to 10-year-old children and their parent(s)
Compensation:
Participants will be compensated for their time.
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.
Online Study of Listening Behavior of Children with Autism
Looking For:
We are looking for caregivers of children with autism who have normal hearing and are between the ages of 18 months – 18 years.
Compensation:
$25
Reading and Listening Comprehension in Young Children
Looking For:
Children with typical development, 6;6 to 8;5 years old
Compensation:
Participants will receive up to $50 as compensation for their time
Strategies for Teaching Verbs
Looking For:
Children who are slower at learning to talk than their peers, 3 to 9 years old
Compensation:
Participants will receive up to $50 as compensation for their time
Tennessee Disability Services Study - Online Survey
Looking For:
Persons with disabilities, their family members, educators, service providers, advocates, healthcare providers, and others in the field of disability from Tennessee.
Compensation:
You can receive free resources and enter a drawing for one of 100 gift cards ($20 each).
The Children's eBook Project
Looking For:
Children between the ages of 33 - 60 months and a parent/guardian.
Compensation:
As a thank you for your participation your child will receive a children’s book or small toy,
Vanderbilt Autism Research Registry
Looking For:
Children and adults who have a diagnosis of autism
Compensation:
Vanderbilt Down Syndrome Research Registry
Looking For:
Any child or adult with Down syndrome
Compensation:
Virtual Study Stress in Parents of Children with Disabilities: Virtual Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting Program
Looking For:
Parents/caregivers with a child who has an intellectual/developmental disability or severe chronic illness
Compensation:
Participants receive up to $30 in gift cards and receive audio recordings of MBMS materials
Word Learning from Verbal Descriptions
Looking For:
2- to 5-year-old children
Compensation:
Children receive a toy or book for taking part.