Studies Related to Language delay current as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.

Are you concerned about your child’s language or social development?

Looking For:
Typically developing children (6-24 months), autistic children (18-36 months), and children with expressive language delays (18-36 months) presenting with or without concerns for their language development and social communication.

Compensation:
$25-$50 in gift cards

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

Caregivers' Perspectives on AAC Training

Looking For:
Caregivers of individuals who have complex communication needs

Compensation:

Child Language & Literacy Lab

Looking For:

Preschool and school-age children

Compensation:
Language evaluations at no cost to you.

EMT en Español: Early communication intervention to support school readiness skills for Spanish-speaking toddlers with language delays

Looking For:
Spanish-speaking toddlers 30 to 36 months old with language delays

Compensation:
Up to $325 in cash + about $100 worth of toys and books

Language Therapy for Younger Siblings of Autistic Children

Looking For:
Infants aged 5-9 months with an older sibling diagnosed with autism

Compensation:
$20 per hour ($250-$500 throughout the study)

Late Talker Study

Looking For:
2.5-5 year-old English speaking children. Free of permanent metals like implants.

Compensation:
Receive $30/hour for participation!

Phonological Awareness

Looking For:
Rising first graders and second graders

Compensation:
Children's book; Travel compensation to VUMC

Seeding Success Early Book Sharing Study

Looking For:
Spanish-speaking caregivers of children 15-30 months old

Compensation:

Segmenting Words with Blends

Looking For:
Children who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade that are having difficulty learning to read or spell

Compensation:
Yes

Telehealth Language Therapy for Toddlers (Vanderbilt Kidtalk)

Looking For:
27 to 30 month old children (see detail)

Compensation:
Families will be compensated for their time as well as receiving toys and books for their child and an iPad kit to use for telehealth sessions

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,

Transition Experiences of Black Youth with Autism

Looking For:
Parent/Caregiver for Autistic Black youth who are between the ages of 14-24

Compensation:
$50 gift card for Target or Amazon

Words for Thoughts and Feelings

Looking For:

Children ages 3-6

Compensation:
Yes