Principal Investigator: Miriam Lense, Ph.D.
Description
Help us learn about language development in children 6-36 months of age with or without autism or expressive language disorder. In this research study, children receive assessments of developmental and social communication skills, participate in play sessions, and watch a short movie of people talking, singing, and playing for research purposes. Families receive feedback on their child's development and can receive a written report with results, recommendations, and referrals at no cost through the research study.
Children will be asked to:
- Complete play-based measures of developmental and communications skills
- Watch videos and listen to sounds on a computer screen.
- Parents will complete several questionnaires
- Families may also be invited to participate in follow-up study visits
Results of developmental testing and communication assessments will be provided at no cost. Families can receive a written report with results, recommendations, and referrals at no cost.
Fill out the interest form at:
https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=REJPE7CDCJY4LEMK
Participant Criteria
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
Visit Requirements
1-2 visits (2-4 hours total) at enrollment
Brochure
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Last Updated: Wednesday, April 16, 2025