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The study session will investigate the brainwaves of children as they process language. Soft recording sensors will be placed on your child's head as he or she hears audio recordings of words and watches cartoons. The small sensors are embedded in a cap that is similar to a loose nylon swim cap.
During the task your child's brainwave responses will be recorded. The procedure is completely non-invasive and can be completed in an hour. All identifying information is completely confidential. Data are processed and discussed at a group level.
This procedure can take place during the school day, weekend, or evening when you can come in with your child.
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No, there are no fees involved if you chose to have your child participate in this project. In some cases, depending on the studies your child participates in, you and your child may receive compensation for your time and participation.
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Learn how researchers uncover the secrets of children’s amazing brain development. As a thank you, you will receive a gift certificate to Target and your child will receive a Certificate of Completion and a toy! If you are interested we can also send you a picture of your child’s brain activity - a very unique addition to any scrapbook! By studying normal developing children we are able to better understand how to help children who are delayed in this area.
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Are there any risks involved in participation?
There are no risks involved in participation. The entire study is non-invasive as we use a soft sensor cap that is similar to a loose nylon swim cap. Also, no names or identifying information will be used. Children are encouraged throughout the process and can take a break or stop if they get tired.
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If you have a child between 2 and 17 years of age, and you are interested in participating in our study, please contact us at (214) 905-3000, or by e-mail at utd.dev.neuro.lab@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our research!
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The research studies in our lab takes about an hour an a half, which includes the setup time, the experiments, and the breaks in between the experiments. The length of your entire visit would vary depending on the studies your child participates in, and how many children you bring in.
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Most studies involve a one-time session that lasts about an hour to 90 minutes, depending on the study, and we do our best to schedule appointments at your convenience. Most appointments are scheduled during the week, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. We do sometimes schedule appointments on Saturdays. Just email us at utd.dev.neuro.lab@gmail.com if the posted times do not work for you. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to work with our lab! These sessions take place at our lab at the Callier Center at UTD, where convenient free parking is provided. For our location and driving directions, please check out our About Us page.
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Sure! There are several other laboratories in the psychology department doing projects with children, so it may be possible for all of your children to participate in several studies! We also can arrange to have a trained research assistant on hand to look after your child during your visit. If possible, let us know in advance if you will be bringing other children, and we will be happy to make appropriate arrangements.
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Before the study begins we will have you fill out an informed consent form, which tells you about the study. We will also answer any questions you may have.
Your child will then be taken into our experiment room where your child will answer some questions with a member of our research team. If you would like, you can watch the experiment from the observation room. To find out more about the research currently going on in our laboratory, please check out our Studies page.
Most studies also involve a small toy or gift for your child as a thank you for participating, and parents receive helpful information about child development. Our families tell us that the experience is enjoyable and interesting for both children and parents. In some studies, compensation such as $10 Target gift cards or $50 cheques will be given out for your time and participation (for more details, please visit the Participant Recruitment section of our Studies page.
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First, it is important to point out that no names or identifying information will be used. Normally, will present our results at a professional conference, and then to a scientific journal for publication.
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