We’re conducting a variety of studies exploring developmental processes in children, adolescents, and adults. If you’re interested in participating in future research, join our research database to be contacted about studies that match your interests!
Children’s Online Credibility Judgements
What are we studying: How children interact with internet sources and judge credibility
Involvement: 30-minute Zoom session, children will view websites and answer questions about the things they like/dislike/trust about the content
Age: 7-12 year olds
Development of Childhood Honesty
What are we studying: How children think and behave in everyday situations involving honesty and lie-telling
Involvement: 90-minute in-person session; Children will read stories and play games with our research staff
Age: 4-8-year-olds
Study #1. Exploring responses to altered auditory feedback in autistic children.
Involvement: 2 hour session. Children will name objects on a computer screen while listening through their own voice through headphones. Language and hearing will also be tested.
Age: Autistic children 3-13 year olds
Development of Childhood Honesty
What are we studying: How children think and behave in everyday situations involving honesty and lie-telling
Involvement: 90-minute in-person session; Children will read stories and play games with our research staff
Age: 4-8-year-olds
Study #2. Investigating Decreased Sound Tolerance in Children
What were studying: Our study looks at decreased sound tolerance, a condition where some children react strongly to everyday sounds that others barely notice.
Involvement: 1 hour session. Children and their parents will take part in short questionnaires and sound-listening activities to help us understand how kids experience sounds and how this connects to their social and sensory development.
Age: 6-12 year olds
Study #3. Understanding Sensory processing and Attention in Virtual Reality
What were studying:Are you excited about Virtual Reality? Come help us understand sensory processing and attention!
Involvement: 1 hour session. In this task, your child will complete a game in both a high sensory environment (a city, with lots to see) and a quiet environment.
Age: 7-12 year olds