Research
Research
Raising Texas Voices
Texas Resident
18+ years old with a disability
Parent, Caregiver, Sibling of a person with a disability
Enhancing INDEPENDENCE
Participants
Individual with I/DD
2+ years old
Caregivers
18+ years old
Meet virtually
1-2 visits per week
Evaluation and Measurement of Heathcare Transition Preparedness, Opportunities, and Wellness in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Youth with IDD
Youth
12-26 years old
Intellectual or Developmental Disability
Identify from a racial/ethnic minority background
Live in the U.S.A
Caregiver
18+ years old
Primary caregiver or support person for youth
Live in the U.S.A.
Racial Disparities in Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Parents of children (0-12 years old) with an autism diagnosis
At least one parent is Black or Hispanic/Latino
Must live in the U.S.A.
English-Speaking
Supportive Outcomes through Listening, Validation, and Empowerment
18-30 years old
Autism diagnosis
Must live in Texas
Weaving Inclusion in Research Together Hub
University of Texas-affiliated researchers
Share research studies with committee of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), family members, or both
Committee will provide feedback to improve accessibility and relevance
Parkinson's Disease and Music Study
Adults with Parkinson's Disease
Play a musical instrument or sing regularly
Focus group or interview
Chinese / Chinese American Parent of Child with Autism
Chinese or Chinese American
Parent of a child diagnosed with autism (2-22 years old)
Live in the U.S.A.
Parent must be 18 years old or older
Mental Health of Parents of Children with Autism
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be a parent with a child (11 and younger) diagnosed with Autism (level 2 or 3)
Not currently receiving mental health treatment
Commit to participating in weekly 60 minute meetings for 6 consecutive weeks
Language and Communication in Latino Children
At least one parent is Latino/Hispanic
North or Central Texas resident
Child is between 1 and 3 years old
Typical Development
Developmental Delays
Older Sibling with Autism
Earn up to $200
Desarrollo del Lenguaje y la Comunicación en Niños Latinos
Uno de los padres debe ser Latino/a o Hispano/a
Deben vivir en el norte o centro de Texas
Su hijo/a tiene entre 1 y 3 años de edad
Desarrollo Tipico
Retraso del Desarrollo
Hermano/a Mayor con Autismo
Puede recibir hasta $200
Perceptions of Parents, Teachers, and Administrators of Technology Use in Schools
18 years or older and parent of a child 0-18
OR teacher of children 0-18
OR educational administrator of children 0-18
$10 Amazon Gift Card
Helping Children with Autism Improve Play and Communication Skills
Child between 4 and 7 years old with Autism
Emits 3-5 word phrases
Willingly plays close to peers
Flexible schedule
Turn-Taking for Children with Autism
Child with Autism
Some resistance giving up items / sharing
Flexible schedule
MILES Study: Mapping the Interactions of Language and Early Motor Skills in Down Syndrome
Infants (ages 6-18 months) with AND without Down Syndrome
Texas residents
Three visits over 1-year period
Questionnaires and assessments
Child will wear small device to monitor activity and language