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 children ages 6-18 with Down syndrome are invited to participate. Participation involves completing initial questionnaires about your child’s development and a few follow-up questionnaires two weeks later. The initial survey will take about 2.5–3 hours total, and the second survey will take about 30-45 minutes. You will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card for completing the initial survey and a $10 Amazon e-gift card for completing the second survey. For more information, contact Dr. Channell’s research team at idclResearch@illinois.edu or 217-265-6058.

Power of the Point: Predictors of Early Language Development in Fragile X Syndrome

What Are We Studying?

We are recruiting mothers and their 18-to-48-month-old sons with fragile X syndrome for a research study on what skills support early language development.

What Will We Do?

  • Toddlers and their mothers will be asked to play with toys, complete an assessment of language & cognitive abilities, and complete questionnaires 3 times over a 1-year period.
  • This will take 1.5-2 hours
  • Visits will occur via a secure Zoom meeting or in-person at a time that is convenient for you.

Are There Any Benefits?

  • You and your child will receive a $30 Amazon Gift Card for each visit.
  • This study will contribute to the greater understanding of early language development in children with fragile X syndrome.

Want to Find Out More?

Contact Us!
Phone: 217-265-8043
Email: thedndlab@illinois.edu

Power of the Point: Predictors of Early Language Development in Down Syndrome

What Are We Studying?

We are recruiting mothers and their 18-to-24-month-olds with Down syndrome for a research study on what skills support early language development.

What Will We Do?

  • Toddlers and their mothers will be asked to play with toys, complete an assessment of language & cognitive abilities, & complete questionnaires 3 times over a 1-year period.
  • This will take 1.5-2 hours
  • Due to COVID-19, all visits will be virtual via a secure Zoom meeting.

Are There Any Benefits?

You and your child will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card for each visit.

This study will contribute to the greater understanding of early language development in children with Down syndrome.

Want to Find Out More?

Contact Us!
Phone: 217-265-8043
Email: thedndlab@illinois.edu

Development in Neurogenetic Disabilities Lab (DND)
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Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-2130
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