Curious about your child’s brain development and how it relates to language, speech, and communication? If so, help us learn about how the brain relates to speech, language, and listening in children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Who can Participate? Children who:

Are 8-10 years in age (with or without a diagnosis of ASD)

Have been exposed to English since birth

No history of neurological trauma or birth related complications

What does this study involve?

1-2 behavioral visit at which children will complete engaging paper-pencil and computer activities that can tell us about communication development. Parents/caregivers will complete background questionnaires and complete reading and play-based activities with their children.

1 brain imaging session using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a safe, non-invasive method to study the brain.

Who is conducting this research? This study is being conducted by the Communication and Neurodevelopment Laboratory (CaNDL) at Boston University: http://sites.bu.edu/zuklab/.

Name of Organization:
Communication and Neurodevelopment Lab (CaNDL) at Boston University

For questions, please email::
617-353-7622

Study Link: 
https://redcap.bumc.bu.edu/surveys/?s=C8C4EWATKETP7HLL