DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

This study tests a program called MSE-PEACE, where parents and children with developmental disabilities (like autism or ADHD) attend 10 sensory sessions together. The goal is to see if it improves children's engagement and emotional control, and helps parents feel more confident …

This study compares two programs for parents of teens and young adults (ages 11-27) with intellectual or developmental disabilities. One program teaches parents how to advocate for their child's health, while the other connects them with other parents for shared learning. Researc…

This study compares telehealth versus in-person mental health services for 339 youth and young adults (ages 12-45) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are enrolled in the START crisis prevention program. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver experie…

This study planned to test vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities to see if it could improve behavior, thinking, and body rhythms. Participants would have chosen 1 to 3 months of daily VNS and completed monthly check-ins. T…

This study tests whether wearable sensors and video recordings can help detect motor development problems in infants from birth to 24 months. Researchers will compare data from these devices with standard clinical tests. The goal is to create a more precise and automated way to i…

This study looks at whether taking common painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen during pregnancy can affect a child's brain development, behavior, and language skills. Researchers will follow 685 children aged 2 to 4 years whose mothers were part of an earlier study on painki…

This pilot trial tests a culturally adapted parent training program for Navajo families of children with autism or developmental disabilities. About 29 parents will be randomly assigned to join the program right away or after a wait. The program is led by trained Navajo Family Ad…