Studies Related to Intellectual and developmental disabilities current as of Saturday, May 28, 2022
Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.

Caregivers' Perspectives on AAC Training
Looking For:
Caregivers of individuals who have complex communication needs
Compensation:

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.

Does your daughter or son with disabilities have a paid job? Would you share your experiences and advice with another parent?
Looking For:
Live in Middle TN, be at least 18 years old, and have a family member with intellectual disability or autism who has a paid job (or was recently employed).
Compensation:
Parents will receive $350 for serving as a mentor and completing all project measures.

Help us create future research activities focused on improving health outcomes for people with disabilities
Looking For:
People ages 18 or older on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, or with IDD. Caregivers, clinicians, and/or researchers working with a person with autism, Down syndrome, or other developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
Compensation:
You will be compensated for your time.

Is your daughter or son with disabilities interested in finding paid employment? Would you like guidance and support connecting them to a good job?
Looking For:
Live in Middle TN, be at least 18 years old, and have a family member with intellectual disability or autism who is interested in working and has already exited high school.
Compensation:
Parents will receive $250 for completing the “short course” and all project measures.

Metabolic Autism Prediction (Map) Study
Looking For:
Children ages 18 months to 60 months
Compensation:
Yes

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.

Vanderbilt Down Syndrome Research Registry
Looking For:
Individuals with Down syndrome
Compensation: