Autism Word Learning Study
In this study, we are exploring how autistic children learn new words.
Who is eligible? Families with children on the autism spectrum between 18-48 months OR families with typically developing children between 18-36 months.
What is the study? This study investigates what kind of language input helps autistic children learn new words.
How long is the study? Participation involves two study visits at the UTD LILAC Lab. Each visit lasts between 2-3 hours. Caregivers will complete some questionnaires. Your child will complete play-based developmental assessments, watch short videos, learn new words, and play with a research staff.
Will I be compensated? Families will receive a developmental report on your child’s communication, language, and cognitive development and up to $160-$200 for participating.
Interested in participating in this study? Complete the sign-up form or contact us at 972-883-2427 or lilac.lab@utdallas.edu (ask for the “AWOLI” study). A member of our lab will reach out within 2 days with a quick phone call or short email to answer your questions and get you scheduled.
Autism Word Learning Study II
Who is eligible? Families with neurotypical or autistic children between 4-6.5 years old.
What is the study? The goal of this study is to understand what type of language practice strategies help autistic children learn new words.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? Participation involves two study visits at the UTD LILAC Lab. Each visit should last between 1-2 hours. Caregivers will complete some questionnaires. Your child will watch several short videos where they will listen to some sentences and look at some pictures. We will also complete some developmental testing that assesses language and cognitive skills.
Families will receive $30-$50 as compensation. Your child will also receive a small toy. Enroll online or contact us at 972-883-2427 or lilac.lab@utdallas.edu for more study info (ask for the “COPYCAT” study).
Parent-Child Interaction in Mandarin-English Bilingual Toddlers
中英文双语家庭亲子互动
In this study, we are interested in the type of language Mandarin-English bilingual parents use when interacting with their toddlers.
This is an in-person study that takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. We are looking for 12-30 month old toddlers from Mandarin-English bilingual families. You and your child will partake in 15 minutes of free play and you will fill out some questionnaires. You may also complete some home language samples to help us understand children’s language environment. Your child will receive a free book and a small toy for completing the study and you may also receive a free report of your child’s vocabulary and home language environment.
Interested in participating in this study? Complete the sign-up form to let us know you are interested in the parent-child interaction in Mandarin-English bilingual toddlers. A member of our lab will reach out within 2 days with a quick phone call or short email to answer your questions and get you scheduled.
这项课题研究的是中英双语家庭亲子互动时的语言使用情况。参与研究能帮助我们了解中英双语儿童的语言发展，也能帮助您了解您孩子的词汇发展。这项研究包括一次实验室来访（大约1个半小时），家庭语言样本的采集，以及免费的中英双语词汇评估。参与研究的孩子将收到一本中文书或一个小玩具作为小礼物，家长会收到孩子的中英文双语词汇报告及家庭语言环境报告。
有意向参加这项研究吗？如果您对普通话-英语双语幼儿和家长间亲子互动的研究有兴趣，请填写这份报名表。我们实验室的成员将在两天之内通过电话或邮件联系您，解答您的疑问并安排您参与的时间。