Principal Investigator: Carissa Cascio, Ph.D.
Description
How do individuals process internal and external
sensory cues?
We process information from the
outside world using our senses of sight, hearing,
and touch, and we process different information
from within ourselves through internal awareness.
Do some people with an autism spectrum disorder
experience the world differently because of the way
their brains process internal and external sensory
information?
What is involved in this research study?
- Sensory tests (tasks that measure sight, touch,
and internal awareness)
- An EEG or MRI scan
- Interviews and questionnaires for both the participant and a caregiver.
- Donate a small sample of saliva as a source of DNA.
Participant Criteria
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.
Visit Requirements
You may qualify to participate in up to three 1.5 to 3-hour sessions.
Brochure
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Contact Information
Brynna Heflin
615-936-0151
casciolab@vanderbilt.edu
Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2016