Studies Recruiting

Studies Currently Recruiting in RIDDLL

• Leveraging Technology to Identify Outcome Measures for Young Children with Down Syndrome
• The relationship between language and executive function in developmental language disorder, autism, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome over time
• Leveraging Technology to Identify Outcome Measures for Late Talkers
• Language and executive function in autistic girls and girls with fragile X syndrome
• Parents/Caregivers: Views and Experiences of Caregiver Coaching in Early Childhood Speech-Language Services

Leveraging Technology to Identify Outcome Measures for Young Children with Down Syndrome

If you are a parent of a child ages two to five years with Down syndrome, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Audra Sterling’s Lab at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Our study aims to learn more about how language samples collected in the home can be used to measure language development in children with Down syndrome. If you decide to participate, you and your child will complete self-recorded audio and video observations in your home at two time points, one month apart. We will also come to your home to conduct tests with your child to measure their problem-solving and language skills. At each timepoint, you will receive $75 for your participation, for a total of $150.

If you are interested, please complete this form or contact Marianne Elmquist at riddll@waisman.wisc.edu

Child language study seeking:

Boys with fragile X syndrome

• 9 – 17 years of age
• speaking in at least 2-3 word phrases

Children with Down syndrome

• 9 – 17 years of age
• speaking in at least 2-3 word phrases

Children with language impairment

• 4 – 8 years of age
• No known history of autism

Neurotypical children

• 3 – 6 years of age
• No known history of speech, hearing, or language impairments

Children with autism

• 4-8 years old
• speak primarily English
• speak in at least 2-3 word phrases
• have a speech, language, or learning impairment
• have a diagnosis of autism

Study Participation Involves:

• 2 timepoints, 2 years apart at the Waisman Center

• 6-8 hours of activities (with breaks) completed in 1 or multiple visits

• $150 total for participation at both timepoints ($75/visit)

• travel compensation for families >10 miles outside of Madison, WI
• a standard report following testing

If interested, please fill out our contact form or contact:

Amy Banasik, Project Manager

Phone: (608) 263-5705

Email: RIDDLL@waisman.wisc.edu

Child Language Study Seeking Parents Concerned About Their Child’s Talking

Concerned about how much your child is talking? We are looking for:

• 2–3-year-olds behind in talking
• Primary language in the home is English
• No known developmental disability

All families get a screening report on their child’s language and development. Not sure or curious? Complete two screening forms and we’ll let you know!

Study Participation Involves:

• Complete audio and video recordings in your home two times, one month apart
• Research staff will come to your home for two hours to test your child
• You will receive $150 for completed participation

If interested, please fill out our contact form or contact Marianne Elmquist at RIDDLL@waisman.wisc.edu

Research Volunteers wanted for study on language and executive function at University of Wisconsin-Madison or University of California, Davis

A research study being conducted by Dr. Audra Sterling at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Drs. Leonard Abbeduto and Angela Thurman at the MIND Institute,  University of California, Davis is recruiting 8 -12 year old autistic girls or girls with fragile X syndrome for a study on language andexecutive function skills. The purpose of this research is to better understand how language and executive function skills like working memory or decision making impact developmental outcomes in school age girls. Participants will complete standardized tests on language and cognition, language samples, and an autism assessment.

This is a longitudinal study and you would be asked to come to either site for 2 in-person visits. The second visit the total time of the study is up to 3 hours. All of the testing is done at the Waisman Center, and can be scheduled at your convenience, including weekends. You will receive $100 at each person visit + $25 for completion of an online midpoint survey for a total of $225 for participation.

For more information or to see if you are eligible, please fill our our interest form or contact the study coordinator, Susen Schroeder.

Susen Schroeder

sschroeder@waisman.wisc.edu

(608) 263 – 5145

Parents/Caregivers: Views and Experiences of Caregiver Coaching in Early Childhood Speech-Language Services

If you are a parent/caregiver of a child aged zero- and five-years receiving speech and language therapy, you are invited to participate in an online survey conducted by Dr. Audra Sterling’s Research in Developmental Disabilities Language Lab at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison.

The purpose of this study is to learn more about you and your child’s experiences in speech-therapy during early childhood. If you decide that you would like to participate, we will ask you to complete a short survey including questions related to your views and experiences. Upon survey completion, you can opt into a raffle drawing for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

If you are interested in this study and meet the following inclusion criteria, please click on the link below.

1. Currently have a child/children aged 0-5 years.
2. You child/children is/are currently receiving speech-language therapy provided by a speech-language-pathologist/speech therapist in the USA.

Qualtrics Link for Parent/Caregiver Survey