Trial Information

Summary: Needed: Children with Down Syndrome, age 2 - 5 years.

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine are investigating children's development in early childhood in the social and emotional domains. We will explore individual differences in groups of children, both typically developing and children with developmental disabilities (with Down syndrome and with Williams syndrome) using observational and interactive play activities with the child. We will also conduct developmental assessments. Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires and a brief interview.

Who can participate: If your child is between the ages of 2-5 years, you and your child may be eligible to take part in this research.

What is the time commitment: The study will take place at Boston University School of Medicine, and will involve 2 to 3 visits over the course of 10-12 months. Each visit will last 2-3 hours. All visits are scheduled at your convenience.

What is the compensation: The pay rate is $50 upon completion of all activities, and each child receives a small gift. We also pay for parking and local travel costs.

Patient Inclusion Criteria

• Confirmed diagnosis of Down Syndrome
• Both Males and Females
• 2 to 5 years of age
• English is family's primary spoken language

Patient Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of autism
• Diagnosis of other genetic disorders (e.g., FX, PWS)
• Other physically handicapping conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy)
• Frank neurological disease
• Significant dysmorphology without diagnosis

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