Studies Currently Recruiting

Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab
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
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 …
Child Development Research
We are looking for families with children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years to participate in studies about how infants and children learn language and come to understand the social world. We …
Child Emotion Lab Studies
Research projects in the Child Emotion Lab are focused on children’s emotional development and the relationship between early life experiences and children’s mental health. We are particularly interested in understanding two related aspects of emotional …
Expressive Language Sampling in Down Syndrome
PURPOSE: To learn more about how spoken language samples can be used to measure change over time in the spoken language, problem solving, and behavior of individuals with genetic syndromes. In the future it is …
Family Outcomes and Autism Spectrum Disorder
PURPOSE: To: 1) examine the well-being and marital quality of parents of children with autism (or autism spectrum disorder) and 2) examine family factors that impact the well-being of children with autism. WHO: We are …
Feeding Intervention Study for Children with Autism and Feeding Challenges
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 …
Fraction Understanding in 2nd & 5th Graders
The Educational Neuroscience Lab and Mathematics Education Learning & Development Lab are working with the Waisman Center to investigate the development of fraction knowledge in children. Knowledge of fractions and mathematical competence are important determinants …
Gut Microbiome in Autism
We are studying differences in the gut microbe profiles between members of families that have been affected by autism. Eligible families include those with one or more children affected by autism. Research procedures are limited to …
Infant Learning Lab
There are several projects examining the learning processes underlie that acquisition of words, one’s native language, and music. Infants ages 6 to 30 months are needed. http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/infantlearning/Welcome.html PI: Jenny Saffran, PhD Keywords: Infant and Child …
Language and Learning Studies
The Language Acquisition and Bilingualism Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center is currently recruiting children ages 4 through 7 to participate in research on language development in monolingual and bilingual children. If your …
Leisure Activity in Adults with Intellectual Disability
We are looking for adults with intellectual disability over the age of 30 years and their caregivers to participate in a study that will help us understand how leisure activity predicts healthy aging and well-being …
Parenting and Language Learning in Young Children with Down Syndrome
If you have a child with Down syndrome between 2 and 5 years of age, you and your family are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Audra Sterling at the Waisman …
Pediatric Brain Care Study
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 and Behavioral Development Lab
The Social and Behavioral Development Lab is currently seeking families to participate in our study who have children with or without behavior and/or attention problems who: Are entering or have just completed kindergarten Are fluent …
Social Kids Lab
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 …
Speech Development Study
Our current research study examines speech characteristics in young children. We are recruiting typically developing children between the ages of 2 ½ and 7 years to participate. The information we gather from your child will …
Speech and Sound Reflection Study
The Vocal Tract Development Laboratory at the Waisman Center, directed by Dr. Houri K. Vorperian, is currently recruiting individuals of all ages to participate in a speech and sound reflection study. The lab is interested …
The Effects of Video Game Learning on the Brain in Adolescents with Autism
The Motor and Brain Development Lab at the Waisman Center is recruiting high-functioning adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (14-17 years old) from the Madison, WI area for a research study that looks at brain and …
The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)
SEED is a study of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. It is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is one of the largest studies of autism spectrum disorder to …
Toddler Study – Cochlear Implants
Spatial hearing, or sound localization, refers to our ability to determine where sounds originate in our environment. In the Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab (PI: Ruth Litovsky), we are studying the development of spatial hearing …
Wisconsin Twin Project
Headed by Professor Hill Goldsmith, the Wisconsin Twin Project (WTP) is a panel of all twins born in Wisconsin after 1989. Goals of this study include understanding behavioral adaptation and challenges, such as coping and …
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