Welcome to our series on research. We continue with information about the WONDER study
Welcome to our series on research. We continue with information about the WONDER study Seattle Children’s researchers want to better understand social brain development in infants during the first three years of life. Drs. Fred Shic and Sara Jane Webb, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, are the co-investigators of this study.
Who can join the study?
Families with an infant under the age of 6 months with an older biological sibling (whole or half) with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who use English as a primary language.
What will the study involve?
Over the course of 3 years, there will be 5 in-person study visits at our West 8th research lab in Seattle. During the visits, researchers will record brain activity and eye movement while showing your child pictures and videos and engage your child in play-based activities to monitor their development. Feedback about your child’s performance on developmental assessments will be provided. One caregiver will be asked to complete questionnaires around the same time as the study visits, and 4 phone interviews over the course of the study.
How long will it take?
Study visits will vary in length from 1–2 ½ hours. Phone interviews and questionnaires will last approximately 1–2 hours. Appointments will be scheduled at a time that works well for your family.
What is the compensation?
Families may receive up to $410–$425 by the end of the study for completing all the study activities. Children will receive a small toy at each visit. Parking validation is provided.
Interested or have questions?
Contact the study team at [email protected], (206) 884-WNDR or through the Wonder Contact form here.
