Child Development Research Study
Fast Facts
Ages 6-11
Healthy Volunteers
Compensation Provided
Conducted in New Haven, CT
Study Background
Help us measure and improve social skills in adolescents.
The ABC-CT study is focused on finding better ways to measure social skills in autistic children by studying both autistic and non-autistic kids aged 6 to 11. Participants will get free evaluations, and their families will be compensated for their time. The study follows strict ethical guidelines and is approved by a board that ensures the safety and fairness of the research.
The main goal is to create reliable tools, like tracking brain activity and eye movements, to understand social skills in autism better. These tools will help test treatments for autism more effectively by providing clear, objective ways to measure progress and success over time.
Study Background
Help us measure and improve social skills in adolescents.
The ABC-CT study is focused on finding better ways to measure social skills in autistic children by studying both autistic and non-autistic kids aged 6 to 11. Participants will get free evaluations, and their families will be compensated for their time. The study follows strict ethical guidelines and is approved by a board that ensures the safety and fairness of the research.
The main goal is to create reliable tools, like tracking brain activity and eye movements, to understand social skills in autism better. These tools will help test treatments for autism more effectively by providing clear, objective ways to measure progress and success over time.
Additional Information
Your child may qualify for a study if they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 6-11
- Generally healthy with no clinical diagnosis
- English speaking
- No diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Initial Evaluation: Your child will undergo a diagnostic and cognitive evaluation to assess their development.
- Eye-Tracking (ET) and EEG: Your child will participate in tasks while their eye movements and brain activity (EEG) are recorded.
- Multiple Assessments: Your child will be evaluated three times over the course of the study to track any changes in their social and cognitive abilities.
- Clinician and Caregiver Input: Both clinicians and caregivers will provide assessments and feedback on your child’s progress at each time point.
- Independent Ratings: The study will also include ratings of your child’s clinical status to help validate the results.
It will not cost your family anything to participate in our research study.
