Current Child Studies
Learning in two Languages: Virtual Bilingualism Study
We are learning about how 4-5 year old children develop their language skills. Help us to learn more about bilingualism and language development!
Who is eligible?
Bilingual 4-5 year old children who speak English and Spanish and are either typically developing or with language impairment.
What does participation involve?
Participation includes four 60-90 minute sessions scheduled at your convenience. Children play engaging computer games, standardized assessments of language and thinking skills. Parents complete questionnaires and parent-child interactive activities with toys.
Why participate?
Eligible participants receive:
- Free language evaluation of English and Spanish language skills
- $15 for the first session, $20 for the second session, $25 for the third session, and $30 for the final session
Where does the study happen?
Virtually, through Zoom
Late Talking in Two Languages Study – In Person
We are learning about how 2- and 4-year-old children develop their language skills.
Who is eligible?
2 (24-35 months) and 4-year old children who have been exposed to English and Spanish and are typically developing or with language delay.
What does participation involve?
Participation includes 2-4 sessions scheduled at your convenience. At age 2, two total sessions; at age 4, two total sessions. Each session is around 60-90 minutes, for 2-6 total hours of participation. Children complete language and thinking games, and standardized assessments. Parents complete questionnaires and parent-child interactive activities with toys.
Why participate?
- At age 2, participants will receive a gift card of $15 after the first session, $20 after the second session, and $10 for completing all the questionnaires. This repeats again at age 4.
- Your child will be able to choose a small prize after each session.
- You will also receive compensation for gas mileage (at 50 cents per mile).
- You will receive a free report of your child’s language assessments.
Where does the study happen?
UW Waisman Center: 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
How do I get started?
Contact us:
- Complete our Interest Form
- uwbilingualismlab@waisman.wisc.edu
- Call: (608) 263-5764
- Text: (608) 345-5350
Dual Language Learning in Young Children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) – In Person
We are learning about how 2-year-old children develop their language skills.
Who is eligible?
- 18-36 month old children who have been exposed to Spanish in the home and are typically developing.
- 24-36 month old children who have been exposed to Spanish in the home and have an autism diagnosis or suspected autism.
What does participation involve?
Participation includes 4-6 sessions scheduled at your convenience. Each session is around 60-120 minutes, for 3-6 total hours of participation. Children complete language and thinking games, and standardized assessments. Parents complete questionnaires and parent-child interactive activities with toys.
Why participate?
- If your chid has an autism diagnosis or suspected autism, participation in this study includes a diagnostic evaluation for autism.
- Compensation
- If your child is typically developing, you will receive a gift card of $30 after the first session, $40 after the second session, and $50 for completing all the questionnaires.
- If your child is has an autism diagnosis or suspected autism, you will receive a gift card of $45 after the first session, $60 after the second session, and $100 for completing all of the questionnaires.
- You will receive compensation for gas mileage (at 50 cents per mile).
- You will receive a free report of your child’s language assessments.
Where does this study happen?
UW Waisman Center: 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
How do I get started?
Contact us:
- Complete our Interest Form
- uwbilingualismlab@waisman.wisc.edu
- Call: (608) 263-5764
- Text: (608) 345-5350
Current Adult Studies
The Language Acquisition and Bilingualism Lab is often recruiting adults to participate in their research. If interested in future participation, please contact us at uwbilingualismlab@waisman.wisc.edu or call us at (608) 263-5764.
