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Learning and Attention in Toddlers With and Without Autism

  • Study HIC#:0808004146EPAY
  • Last Updated:03/18/2026

Do you have a toddler between 18 and 30 months with or suspected of having autism or other developmental concerns? Help us discover how learning impacts social development!

https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/participate/young-children/


  • Age4 months - 8 years
  • GenderBoth

Contact Us

For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:

Erin Carrubba

Help Us Discover!

You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.

Eligibility Criteria

If your child is between the ages of 18 to 30 months and has a diagnosis of autism or developmental delays, or you have concerns about his or her development, your child may be eligible to participate in an exciting new study on how learning may affect social attention and development. Study participation includes a visit to our lab between the ages of 18 and 30 months, during which your child will watch a series of videos and undergo a comprehensive developmental assessment. A follow-up at 36 months involves completion of several questionnaires and interviews.

Compensation up to $150. Free and secure parking is provided.

Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Principal Investigator

Sub-Investigators

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