Description

Who Are We?

We are researchers at Vanderbilt University, and we are currently investigating how the brain combines information from different senses, and how it responds to images related to hobbies.

How Much of our Time is Needed?

This depends on several factors, including how many sessions your child qualifies for and how much time you want to commit. Eligible participants may spend anywhere from 1 ½ hour to as much as 12 hours, spread out over a number of days.

What Will My Child and I be Doing?

You will be asked to answer some questions and complete some questionnaires; your child will also be asked to answer some questions and complete some puzzles in the first session. After that session, he/she may qualify for further sessions. These will include brief tests that involve vision, hearing, and touch, and two brain scans using an MRI. You may be asked to donate saliva as a source of DNA.

Participant Criteria

We are looking for kids who:

• are healthy
• are between the ages of 8 and 17
• speak English fluently
• currently have a strong hobby, activity, or interest
• do AND do not have an autism spectrum disorder

Compensation

The study pays $20/hour. Your parking at Vanderbilt will be paid for. If your child participates in the MRI portion of the study, he/she will also get a picture of his/her brain!

Visit Requirements

Varies-- see above

Brochure

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Contact Information

Akua Cosby
615-936-0151
Akua.a.Cosby@vanderbilt.edu