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Research Collaborations
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Consistent with our mission and values, SSD supports research designed to better understand and improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities. A sample of current collaborations with university researchers are shown below. Studies are actively seeking student and family participants where noted. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the name of each collaborator for additional information regarding the research (if available).
Studies Seeking Participants
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Clinical Validation of Hearing-aid Candidacy and Outcome Measures for Children with MBHL
Research Organization: Washington University School of Medicine
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lisa Davidson
Description: This study is a multisite clinical assessment of novel audiometric and speech perceptions tests to improve the identification and management of children with mild bilateral hearing loss (MBHL).
Learn more about this hearing research study through this informational flyer.
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WATCH Motor Development (Toddlers with ASD)
Research Organization: Washington University
Researcher: Dr. Natasha Marrus
Description: A study of toddlers with ASD and infant twins to develop new tools to measure typical motor development and differences relative to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learn more or sign up for the WATCH Motor Development Study.
THIS STUDY IS ACTIVELY SEEKING CHILDREN AGES 18 TO 47 MONTHS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
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Down Syndrome Infant Brain Imaging
Research Organization: Washington University
Researcher: Dr. Kelly Botteron
Learn more or sign up for the Down Syndrome Infant Brain Imaging Study.
THIS STUDY IS ACTIVELY SEEKING FAMILIES WHO HAVE AN INFANT 6-MONTHS OF AGE OR YOUNGER DIAGNOSED WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
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Infant Brain Imaging Study for Autism Prediction
Research Organization: Washington University
Researcher: Dr. John Pruett
Learn more or sign up for the Infant Brain Imaging Study.
THIS STUDY IS ACTIVELY ENROLLING INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS WITH AN OLDER, FULL SIBLING WITH AUTISM.
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Developmental Coordination Disorder
Research Organization: Washington University
Researcher: Dr. Cathering Lang
Description: The purpose of this study is to determine how real-life movement and skill learning are different for children who struggle with their coordination.
Learn more or sign up for the Developmental Coordiantion Disorder Study.
THIS STUDY IS SEEKING FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 12 WHO STRUGGLE WITH WRITING, THROWING, CATCHING, BALANCE, OR OTHER MOTOR SKILLS.
Other External Research Projects and Collaborations
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Supporting Teaching of Algebra: Individual Readiness (STAIR)
Research Organization: University of Missouri, University of Texas, Southern Methodist University
Principal Investigator: Dr. Erica Lembke
Description: Project STAIR is a federally funded project that pairs Data-Based Individualization (DBI) with evidence-based practices to help middle school math teachers adapt their teaching for students experiencing difficulty with math.
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High School Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students' Writing Performance
Research Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Researcher: Dr. Kimberly Wolbers
Description: This study is examining the current state of writing performance among DHH high school students. Findings will inform future research on professional development for writing teachers.
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5E Model Professional Development in Science Education for Special Educators
Research Organization: University of Kansas
Researcher: Meagan Karvonen
Description: A development and innovation project funded by the U.S. Department of Education Institute for Education Sciences. The primary goal is to develop an online professional development system that develops teachers’ capacity to provide effective science instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Project SPARK
Research Organization: Vanderbilt University
Principal Investigator: Dr. Karin Sandmel
Description: Project SPARK is a study designed to improve professional development for paraprofessionals and academic instruction for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
