Research Studies

MRI Brain Development Studies for Young Children

Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine invite children ages 3-7 with an autism spectrum diagnosis to participate in a research study investigating brain and language development using MRI. Participation involves approximately 3-5 visits to our research lab each year for two years. Children are taught to lie still in a practice mock scanner and are administered diagnostic, cognitive, and language testing in addition to the actual brain scan. Families recieve cash compensation of $20 for each mock scanner training session and $150 for completing the testing and brain scan. Written reports of children's testing will be provided to families.

For more information, please call Linda Sudlesky at 617-414-1304 or email ddrp@bu.edu.