Participate in our Research!
We are recruiting neurotypical and autistic children and adults to participate in research!
Strengths in Perception and Reasoning (SPRing) Study
The SPRing (Strengths in Perception and Reasoning) study examines the brain circuits responsible for cognitive flexibility, or the brain’s ability to adapt its way of thinking to changing circumstances, and how these same circuits might be responsible for other cognitive abilities such as perception and reasoning. This study also looks at how these circuits and abilities might differ between neurotypical and autistic adults. Participation in this study involves completing a short series of standardized psychological assessments, reporting personal experiences in a survey format, and doing an activity inside an MRI scanner. Participants will earn up to $100 and get a picture of their brain!
We are actively recruiting neurotypical and autistic adults aged 18-24!
Study on Affinities, Interests, and Language (SAIL)
SAIL (Study on Affinities, Interests, & Language) aims to better understand how children talk about their special interests. Special interests are interests that a person engages in with high frequency or intensity. Special interests are very common among young autistic and neurotypical children. Participants in this study will complete a short series of language assessments and a semi-structured interview about their special interest. Participants will earn up to $50 for their time!
We are actively recruiting neurotypical and autistic children aged 4-12!
Linguistic Story Encoding (LiStEn) Study
The LiStEn Study aims to understand how meaning is encoded in the brain in autistic and neurotypical adults. Participation in this study involves completing a short series of standardized psychological assessments, reporting personal experiences in a survey format, and listening to several stories inside an MRI scanner. Participants will earn up to $100 and get a picture of their brain!
We are actively recruiting neurotypical and autistic adults aged 18-24!
Have questions?
Email us at dmellolab@UTSouthwestern.com or give us a call at 214-648-5375