Accepting participants without ADHD, ASD and/or Learning Disabilities for all studies.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
Funding: National Institute of Mental Health (Award #: 5R01MH078160-13)
Description: This research study investigates neural biomarkers (specific electrical signals in the motor area of the brain that control muscle movement and movement planning) associated with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD). During the research appointments, participants complete a cognitive assessment, questionnaires, computer games that assess cognitive skills, movement activities that assess balance and coordination, and two 2-hour sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Eligible Age Range: 8 years, 0 months through 12 years, 11 months
Time Commitment: Participation in this study requires two full day appointments (typically 8:30am-2:30pm).
Compensation: Earn up to $50 per day
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Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Funding: Simons Foundation (Award #: 724867)
Description: This research study investigates a new method of identifying early symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, using a computerized assessment of motor imitation (CAMI). The CAMI method uses 2D and 3D motion-capture cameras to identify and quantify differences in imitation ability and speed. During the two half-day (4 hours) appointments, participants complete a cognitive assessment, computer games assessing executive functions, movement activities assessing coordination and balance, and an imitation activity using 2D and 3D motion-capture cameras.
Eligible Age Range: 6 years, 0 months through 40 years, 11 months
Time Commitment: Participation in this study requires two half-day appointments (4 hours).
Compensation: $50 per day
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Funding: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (Award #: 5P50HD103538-03)
Description: This research study examines brain-based differences in childhood sleep patterns associated with autism spectrum disorders. Participants complete a half-day (4 hours) appointment that includes a cognitive assessment, a saliva collection using a saliva sampling kit, a 30-minute practice Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan to learn about the MRI scanning environment, and a 1-hour MRI scan. Participants will also receive sleep tracking equipment and a sleep journal to take home for two weeks.
Eligible Age Range: 8 years, 0 months through 12 years, 11 months
Time Commitment: Participation in this study requires one half-day appointment (4 hours) and two weeks of wearing sleep tracking equipment
Compensation: $125 total
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Learning Disorders Studies:
Funding: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Description: The aim of this study is to help children with reading disabilities read faster and more accurately and to examine the effects of a reading accelerated program.
Eligible Age Range: 8 years, 0 months through 12 years, 11 months
Time Commitment: One 3-hour eligibility assessment via Zoom, two-half day appointments, three days a week for 8 weeks to participate in the computer-reading program (20-30 minutes per day)
Compensation: Earn up to $125
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