Description

We are interested in what happens in the brain as children become experts in speaking and understanding English.

We will ask families to come for up to 4 visits.

During the first visit, we will ask children to:

• take part in a short set of assessment activities
• make decisions about sounds they hear
• wear a stretchy, damp cap that records the child's brain activity while watching a movie of their choice

If you are interested and qualify based on a set of criteria (such as lack of metal in the body), you will come back for up to 3 more visits.

During these additional visits, we will ask children to:

• answer questions and take puzzle-like tests
• practice laying still in a pretend MRI
• lie still in a real MRI scanner while watching a movie of their choice

Families who live near Nashville are the best fit for this study.

Participant Criteria

Typically developing children who are 6 to 17 years old

Compensation

$10 an hour plus travel compensation and testing bonuses

Visit Requirements

Up to 4 visits to Vanderbilt

Brochure

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Contact Information

Hilda Fehd, PHD
(615) 322-3073
speechperception.vanderbilt@gmail.com