Are there differences in early brain development between children who have an older sibling with autism and children who do not have a close relative with autism? The Developing Brain Imaging Lab at the Waisman …
Studies Currently Recruiting
Little Listeners Project (Ellis Weismer & Saffran)
We are looking for children to participate in research on the UW-Madison campus about how toddlers learn language. We are looking for typically developing children 18-24 months old and children with diagnosed or suspected ASD …
Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab (Litovsky)
Recruiting typically developing children 7-12 years of age who meet the following criteria: Native English speakers, normal hearing, no history of recurring ear infections, and pressure equalization (PE) tubes. To find out more visit the …
Brain imaging study for adults with Down syndrome (Christian)
The Waisman Center is seeking adults with Down syndrome, ages 30 and above, for a research study involving an MRI and a PET scan to examine amyloid plaque in the brains of these individuals. Researcher …
Feeding Intervention Study for Children with Autism and Feeding Challenges (Ausderau)
You may qualify for an intervention research study for families with children with autism spectrum disorders and feeding challenges. We are piloting an intervention for children (ages 2 to 7 years) with autism that would …
Pediatric Brain Care Study (Ferrazzano & Alexander)
The Pediatric Brain Care Study is recruiting typically developing children, 9-17 years old, with no history of head injury for a brain imaging research study. Those who participate will have a MRI brain scanning and …
Social Kids Lab (Shutts)
We study how children navigate the social world. Several ongoing studies address the development of social categories and preferences. We currently have studies for infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children. For more information, call 608.263.5853, email …