Brain Development and Language: Studying Language Development in Children

Researchers at the Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute of Human Neuroscience are studying how the brain functions in children with and without language disorders. Our goal is to better understand the impact of developmental language disorder on the brain and cognition. Your child’s participation will help us learn more about the precise brain and biological mechanisms behind this disorder, with the goal of developing better and more cost-effective interventions.

Who can participate?

Eligible participants are:

• Ages 6 to 13 years old
• Typically developing or has a developmental language disorder

What will participants do?

Participants will complete 3 research sessions lasting approximately 1.5 hours each.

During their visits, participants will:

• Play some games and answer questions
• Have a free brain MRI scan
• Give saliva samples

Where will the study take place?

Institute for Human Neuroscience
14090 Mother Teresa Ln
Boys Town, NE 68010

Compensation

Research participants will receive up to $150 for their participation

For more information, please contact the Brain Architecture, Imaging and Cognition Lab at BRAIC.lab@boystown.org or (531) 355-8914.