Research Center: University of Texas at Dallas
Location: Callier Center Richardson, 811 Synergy Park Boulevard, Richardson, TX
Lead Researcher: Pumpki Lei Su, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Texas at Dallas Institutional Review Board

Many parents of autistic children wonder how their child experiences and learns language. While every child is different, researchers still have much to learn about how language develops in early childhood, especially for children on the autism spectrum.

This study is exploring how young children with autism respond to different cues during word learning. Your participation could help researchers uncover new insights and make a meaningful impact on future support and interventions. Join researchers and be part of this important work.

• Families receive up to $200 for completing all study components. Families also receive a report on their child’s social, language, and cognitive development. Some families are particularly interested in contributing to autism research.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit children with autism in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance clinical research.

• You will receive a detailed outline of all aspects of the study, including study procedures, risks, and benefits, and you will be given the chance to ask study staff questions before you decide whether to participate.
• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.

Eligible:

• Children diagnosed with autism aged 18-48 months old
• Children exposed to English at least 80% of the time
• Children born full term (at or after 37 weeks)
• Families who are able and willing to attend 2 study visits at the UT Dallas research site over approximately 1 month

Ineligible:

• The child has visual impairments, hearing loss, or other neurological conditions (such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, seizure disorders, or tumors)

University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university located in Richardson, Texas. As the northernmost institution in the University of Texas System, it has a strong focus on innovation and discovery. Originally founded in 1961 as a private research center by Texas Instruments, UT Dallas has grown into a leading hub for education and scientific advancement.