Current Projects

WELL-CAST Supporting WELL-Being of CAregiverS via Telehealth
Now RECRUITING!

We are recruiting caregivers of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome and Williams syndrome to participate in a series of telehealth therapy sessions focused on caregiver well-being. The goal of this study is to compare a variety of treatments to learn which one(s) best support families of children with rare syndromes. All research activities are completed from home. Activities include series of online forms, smartphone short surveys and weekly 60-minute online sessions with a trained clinician. Therapy is free of charge, and families are compensated for their time.

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PANDABox
NOW RECRUITING!

We are recruiting families to participate in a NIH-funded study of early development in 6-18 month old infants and toddlers with Angelman syndrome, Down syndrome, fragile x syndrome, and infants with no known developmental concerns. All research activities can be completed from home, or in lab if families are local. Activities include a series of online forms, a day-long recording of your child’s vocalizations, and a telehealth-based session in which a researcher will interact with you and your child in real time. Families are compensated for their time and may receive a developmental report.

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PANDAbox Baby Sibling Extension

We are recruiting families of 3-30 month old infants and toddlers with an older sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Similar to the PANDAbox parent study, all research activities are completed from home and include a series of online forms, a day-long recording of your child’s vocalizations, and a telehealth-based session in which a researcher will interact with you and your child in real time. Families are compensated for their time and may receive a developmental report.

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THE POcKIT PROJECT

Dr. Kelleher is leading an interdisciplinary team of 35+ investigators across Purdue to develop a novel personalized health approach to diagnosing and treating autism. This project is launching fall 2019, with recruitment beginning summer 2021. Click below to learn more and get involved!

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THE INFANT DEVELOPMENT STUDY

We are currently processing data from the study of infants from the greater Lafayette community ages 10-13 months who participated in a series of assessment activities at Purdue. This is a longitudinal study that lasts three years, and families complete study activities once per year. Activities include online forms, a day-long recording of your child's vocalizations, and two visits to our lab on Purdue's campus. Families are compensated for their time.

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THE LANGUAGE ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS PROJECT (LEAP)

Lisa Hamrick, a graduate student on Dr. Kelleher's research team, is recruiting families to participate in a NIH-funded study of early language and social communication development in 3- and 4-year-olds with Angelman syndrome, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. All research activities can be completed from home. Activities include a series of online forms, a day-long recording of your child’s vocalizations, and two parent interview sessions completed via video chat. All research materials are mailed to your home and families are compensated for their time.

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THE PURDUE EARLY PHENOTYPE STUDY (PEPS)

Participate in research from home! The Early Phenotype Study (PEPS) is a remotely-administered prospective, longitudinal study of infants and young children. This study involves parents of infants and toddlers with Angelman, fragile x, Prader Willi, and Williams syndromes. Children must be under the age of 48 months at the time of enrollment.

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THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR STUDY
NOW RECRUITING!

The Brain and Behavior Study is recruiting individuals with the FMR1 premutation to participate in a study looking at brain activity. Participation is completed through both in-person and web-based assessments, and participants are provided monetary compensation for their time and travels (participants must be driving distance to Purdue). Staff are available to play with children who may travel with you to your appointment.

Please contact us at babs@purdue.edu to learn more!

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Family Adaptations to COVID-19

We are currently processing data from the study of Black parents and caregivers of children with disabilities (Down syndrome, fragile X, autism, and others) under the age of 12 to participate in a study of how families cope with stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participation lasts 7 weeks and includes (1) completing web- and smartphone-based surveys and (2) sharing videos of you spending time with your child. Families are compensated for their time.

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