Research Projects

Your View Study

Help us better understand how your child explores their world at home. Researchers at Purdue University are recruiting families with children between 2-5 years old to record videos at home. Participation is all completed at home and online. Families are compensated for their time.

This study is currently open for enrollment!

What is involved?

Families will receive a kit mailed to their home with head-cameras, headbands, and instructions. Parents and their children will wear the head-cameras and record their daily activities for up to 4 hours across 1 week. Parents will also be asked to fill out questionnaires online. Families will be compensated with a $60 amazon gift card for their time.

Who can participate?

Families with children between 2-5 years of age who: are on the autism spectrum, have Down Syndrome, or are typically developing.

Want to participate?

If you are interested in participating, fill out the Study Interest Form here: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=JR747XAY97

PIIN Biosensors Review

The PIIN Biosensor Review is a cross-lab collaboration working in efforts to gather articles involving Angelman Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This review requires evaluating articles that provide key data on these disorders using wearable sensors that detect movement, heart rate, and various other biological data from participants. The review seeks to gather information that can assist in the development of more accurate and accommodating devices for these communities.

Inclusion in 4-H for Youth on the Autism Spectrum

The 4-H inclusion project is about promoting inclusion in 4-H with youth on the spectrum. This project has gathered information from the educators and leaders in 4-H, the parents of youth on the spectrum who have participated in 4-H, and the youth on the spectrum who have participated. This project has sought to find any challenges or barriers these different groups may face and possible solutions to these challenges. This knowledge will be used to increase inclusion and make 4-H more accessible to everyone.

Families Tackling Tough Times Together

The program supports families as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides families with nine modules designed to help strengthen their resilience through the pandemic. The modules include fun and engaging activities that are tailored to each family.

Parent Early Intervention Study

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a parent-mediated intervention for children with autism between the ages of 12-48 months. In this study, parents who participated in a remote version of the program were interviewed about their experiences. The purpose of the study is to better conceptualize the parents’ perceived feasibility, acceptability, and stress levels before and after implementation of the ESDM intervention.

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