Current Research Studies
Early language skills are critical for children’s academic, social, vocational, and health difficulties across the lifespan. Family-centered intervention is an evidence-based and efficient mechanism to support children’s language skills. However, interventions demonstrate large individual differences in outcomes and barriers to scalability.
KOALA
The purpose of KOALA is to examine parent and caregiver-level predictors of early language interaction quality and modifiability during training, which will help increase intervention effectiveness.
Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Paid Remote Early Language Intervention Research Study
Paid Remote Early Language Intervention Research Study
Language, Literacy, and Learning Lab – Waisman Center
Who might be eligible?
- Wisconsin parents or legal guardians at least 18 years old
AND
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- Children 16-20 months
- Must meet criteria for typical development at screening
- Children 16-20 months
OR
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- Children 2.5–4 years/30-48 months (with or without autism)
- Must meet criteria for language delay or disorder at screening
- Unsure or curious? Screen anyway!
- Children 2.5–4 years/30-48 months (with or without autism)
What is involved?
- Remotely participate from anywhere in Wisconsin
- Three to four remote data collection sessions (all participants)
- Remote coaching session focused on strategies to support language development (caregivers and children 2.5-4 years old)
Is there any compensation for participating?
- Yes! You can receive $5 for screening and up to an additional $225
*Additional payment amount depends on child age, group placement, and session completion
If interested, please contact us:
| L3Lab@waisman.wisc.edu
608-265-7484 |
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| Language, Literacy, and Learning Lab Rebecca M. Alper, Ph.D., CCC-SLP rebecca.alper@wisc.edu rebecca.alper@waisman.wisc.edu Phone: (608) 890-2259 |
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