Studies Related to Teens current as of Friday, May 14, 2021
Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.
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.
How do emotions affect your brain?
Looking For:
- All participants must be between 12 and 23 years of age
- Must have smartphone (Android or iPhone)
Compensation:
Participants will be compensated with a $100 gift card for completing all tasks.
Investigating Social Competence in Youth with Autism
Looking For:
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Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Are between 10 and 16 years of age
Compensation:
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
Parent Perspectives on Latino Youth with Severe Disabilities
Looking For:
First or second generation immigrant Latino parents who speak Spanish and have a child with autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities between the ages of 14 and 22
Compensation:
Parents & Adolescents Coping with COVID-19 Stress Study
Looking For:
English-speaking parents and adolescents (ages 10-17)
Compensation:
$10 Amazon gift card via email
Peer Mentors Needed!
Looking For:
Teens ages 10 through 18 with a background in theatre
Compensation:
Processing Internal and External Sensory Cues in Autism
Looking For:
People from 7-17 years with
autism OR who are typically developing
Compensation:
Participants will receive $15 per hour. Caregivers will receive $30 upon completion of all
interviews and parent questionnaires.
Reading and Listening Comprehension in Down Syndrome
Looking For:
Individuals with Down syndrome, 10 to 22 years old
Compensation:
Participants will receive up to $50 as compensation for their time
SPARK: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge
Looking For:
If you or your child has a professional diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and you live in the United States, we invite you to join SPARK.
Compensation:
Individuals with autism will receive gift cards valued at up to a total of $50 for participation.
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).
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
WeSearchTogether.org
Looking For:
Volunteers searching for depression, bipolar disorder and mood research nationally.
Compensation:
varies