Studies Related to Language delay current as of Saturday, February 7, 2026

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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.

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

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

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