Research is a key component for making new discoveries and improving the lives of people with disabilities. It can also provide participants insight and support regarding their conditions, especially when there is a gap in services. Here are a few studies that may be of interest.
Autism Support Services Study
The Transitions Lab is currently looking for volunteers to participate in focus groups. We are recruiting individuals with autism, parents of individuals with autism, special education teachers, and adult disability service providers to give us feedback on a program we are developing. The program will provide teachers with resources to better support students with autism and their families in accessing adult disability services.
Participation involves 2 online focus groups (or individual interviews) where you will be asked to share your thoughts on presented materials for a transition planning program. These will be 1-3 months apart and take up to 2 hours.
Compensation is provided.
If you are interested in participating, please go to this link https://redcap.link/TASK to see if you are eligible.
If you have any questions, please contact transitionslab@vumc.org.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to autism research!
Pregnancy and Brain Development Study
Vanderbilt researchers are seeking people who are pregnant for a 2 year study focused on infant experiences and brain development! Prospective parents will be asked to participate in interviews, complete questionnaires, and use small, wearable devices to track movement and family interactions. Following birth, your baby will be invited to complete a non-invasive MRI scan at three time points (ages 1, 6, and 12 months) to track how their brain is changes. Parents will also complete interviews and interaction activities. Eligible participants will be compensated $25 per hour and $20 each day of using the devices (with a total compensation estimated as $1,350 across the study). We will schedule visits around your availability (daytime, evenings, or weekends!).
To be eligible for this study, you must:
● be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident
● be at least 18 years old
● be fluent in English
● have a monolingual household
● have a single-gestation pregnancy
● have no immediate plans to leave Nashville or the surrounding area
Interested?
Fill out our online interest form (Click Link Here) visit our website at http://www.vusealab.com, email us at sealab@vanderbilt.edu, or call us at 615-348-5752 to speak with a member of our study team
Speech and Language in Children Study
Children 3 to 6 years old who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study looking at how children’s thoughts, emotions, and language may affect their stuttering.
Participation in this study involves two visits to the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center that take about 2 hours per visit. We also conduct yearly follow-up assessments for 3 years. We have flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
Children may be able to join this research study if they:
- are 3-6 years old, and
- do or do not stutter
Potential benefits:
- Your child will have a stuttering consultation
- Your child will have yearly follow-up assessments for 3 years
- You will get your child’s speech-language assessments results
- You will get service referrals if needed
Compensation
- Participants will be compensated $100 total ($50 per visit)
If you are interested or would like more information regarding the study, please contact us at 615-936-5126 or DSPstuttering@vumc.org. You can also complete our recruitment survey at https://redcap.link/stutter.