Adaptive Behaviors in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Study Information Dr. Loveall and Dr. Mattie are conducting a research study to learn more about the adaptive functioning skills of individuals with Down syndrome, or the practical, conceptual, and social skills used in everyday life. We are looking for parents and/or caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome. Participants must be 19+ years of age […]

Speech Accessibility Project

Study Information The Speech Accessibility Project, a collaborative effort between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Speech and Hearing Science departments, is now recruiting U.S. adults with Down syndrome. The goal of the project is to make voice recognition technology useful for individuals who may have diverse speech patterns and disabilities. Project funded by Amazon, […]

ASD Screening Tools in Down Syndrome

Study Information Dr. Channell was recently awarded an NIH INCLUDE R21 grant to determine how to best use autism screening tools in children with Down syndrome. Project collaborators include Drs. Laura Mattie and Amy Cohen at UIUC, Dr. Tracie Rosser at Emory University, and Drs. Luke Kalb and Natasha Ludwig at Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute. Caregivers of […]