University of Wisconsin–Madison
Waisman Center
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Infant and Child Development

  • Advanced Neuroimaging for Kids

    Advanced Neuroimaging for Pediatric Studies is a research project recruiting typically developing children, 6-17 years old, with no history of head injury for a brain imaging research study. Those who participate will have one or …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 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 …

  • 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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