Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Sensory Processing in Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Last Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009

Principal Investigator: Alexandra Key, Ph.D.

Other researchers: Jennifer Foss-Feig, MS, Mark Wallace, PhD, Wendy Stone, PhD

Description

This research hopes to better understand children’s brain waves while they process what they see and hear.

To take part, your child must:

  • Be between 8 and 13 years old
  • Have an autism spectrum disorder (may need an additional diagnostic session) OR
  • Be typically developing
  • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing (glasses or contacts okay)
  • Take part in a 2 ½ hour session and get a $30 gift card.

If you already completed a study using computer games or sensory tasks, you can still do this one.

Participant Criteria

  • Children between 8 and 13 years old
  • with autism spectrum disorders OR
  • with typical development

Compensation

Children will receive a $30 gift card

Visit Requirements

One 2 ½ hour visit

Brochure

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Contact Information

Jennifer Foss-Feig
615 936-0265
Jennifer.Foss-Feig@vanderbilt.edu

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