More and Less Social Comprehension
What's the study about?
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how children’s abilities impact their understanding of different types of stories.
Who can participate?
- 9- to 12-year-olds who are autistic/children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speak English, and can speak in phrases or sentences
Participants receive: 1. a small prize after each session 2. hourly compensation ($20/hr) for each visit completed ($40-$100) 3. an optional report
What will participants be doing?
The parent/guardian will fill out forms about their child’s development. Their child will listen to stories and complete assessments of their language, social communication, reading, and nonverbal cognition.
Why is this important?
This project sets the stage to develop clinical tools and a dynamic intervention approach that adjusts texts to meet child profiles of comprehension and instructional needs for individualized intervention.
Quick Facts
WHO:
Researchers: Meghan M. Davidson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Institution: KU (University of Kansas) Comprehension and Language Learning (CALL) Lab
WHAT:
story listening and assessments
WHERE:
KU CALL Lab, Lawrence KS or
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS or
Private location in public area of ones choosing, home sessions not available
INTERESTED?
Contact
call_lab@ku.eduEnds May 31, 2025
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