Studies Related to Toddlers current as of Monday, October 21, 2019

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

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you or another parent figure currently serving in the military?

Looking For:
Parents of children with ASD between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old, who partner with TRICARE insurance

Compensation:

Autism and Language Development in Toddlers

Looking For:
Children 12-36 months of age with autism or with concerns about their social interaction or language development or children 12-24 months without autism.

Compensation:
Yes

Children’s use of video as a source of socially-relevant information

Looking For:

Children who are between 23.5-25.5 months old and their parent or guardian. Your child should have no major health issues or hearing loss from after birth. Additionally, English is the primary language your child should be learning to participate in this study.

Compensation:
At the end of the visit, your child will take home a small prize of his or her choice. Parking is provided.

Do you have concerns about your toddler’s social or language development?

Looking For:
Children 12-36 months of age with autism or with concerns about their social interaction or language development.

Compensation:
Yes

Help us understand the relationship between early language and number skills!

Looking For:

Children ages 3-4

Compensation:
Yes

Music in Children and Families Online Survey Study

Looking For:
Parent of a child 6 months to 5 years of age

Compensation:

Participants can enter a lottery to win (1/30 chance) a $25 Amazon gift card for their participation.

Participate in Baby Research at Vanderbilt!

Looking For:
Infants with Down syndrome (ages 4-36 months old)

Compensation:
$20/hour at each study visit

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.

Skill Building For Infants With Down Syndrome

Looking For:

Children with Down syndrome 6 months to 5 years old

Compensation:
Families will receive $25.00 and a small toy for their time upon completion of the study

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,

The Effects of Visual and Auditory Stimulation on Exploration in Infancy

Looking For:

12-24 month infants with hearing loss

Compensation:
A T-shirt, toy or book, as well as $25.

Vanderbilt Autism Research Registry

Looking For:

Individuals with autism and families who are willing to participate in research

Compensation:

Vanderbilt Down Syndrome Research Registry

Looking For:
Any child or adult with Down syndrome

Compensation:

Word Learning from Verbal Descriptions

Looking For:

2- to 5-year-old children

Compensation:
Children receive a toy or book for taking part.

Words for Thoughts and Feelings

Looking For:

Children ages 3-6

Compensation:
Yes