NEURODEVELOPMENT

This study looks at using simple, low-cost communication tools like picture boards and gestures for children with autism who have trouble speaking. It involves 500 children and their caregivers in rural Virginia and western Kenya. The goal is to find better ways to match each chi…

This study looks at whether giving preterm babies their mother's breast milk at the same time of day it was expressed (like night milk at night) helps them sleep better and develop a healthy day-night rhythm. About 200 preterm infants will be split into two groups: one gets milk …

This study looks at the best ways to screen young children (16-24 months old) who were exposed to HIV for possible delays in brain development. Researchers will compare two screening methods used by healthcare workers during regular clinic visits in Botswana and Kenya. They want …

This study will enroll 1,260 pregnant women in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to test a package of support that includes problem-solving sessions, infant feeding advice, and play groups. The goal is to see if these interventions improve child development and growth by age 2. Resea…

This study will test whether a structured, game-based exercise program can improve both brain function and gross motor skills in preschool children. About 110 children aged 4 to 6 years will be randomly assigned to either motor-focused physical education or their usual gym class …