Studies Related to Parents of children with typical development current as of Thursday, April 2, 2026

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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


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Charting Affect and Reward Across Early Childhood

Looking For:
Caregivers and their children ages 4-6

Compensation:
Yes, up to $360


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Cognition and Relationships in Adolescence

Looking For:
Research Opportunity for Children 11-17 Years Old and their Caregivers

Compensation:
Teens will be compensated $70 and parents $50 for completing all assessments.


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Developing a Brain for Numbers

Looking For:
Children who are in kindergarten this year.

Compensation:
$100 in checks for completion of both sessions


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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.


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Social Connectedness and Health in Families Study

Looking For:
Parent and their adolescent/young adult children (ages 10-39)

Compensation:
Yes. For completing the surveys and in-person visit, each participant will receive $100 in the form of an electronic gift card.


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The ABC Study

Looking For:
18+

Compensation:
1,300


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The Collaborative Analysis of Relationships (CARE) Program

Looking For:
parents 18+ along with their child 12 months and younger

Compensation:
$415


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