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Current Studies

Studies at the RACER Lab

The RACER Lab studies emotion regulation in children with ADHD. We are currently recruiting participants ages 7-17. We are recruiting participants for the Study of Children's Emotions (children with and without ADHD, ages 7-11), and the Study of Temperament in ADHD (children with ADD or ADHD, ages 9-14) . For more information on each study and to see if you are eligible, see below. 

The Study of Children's Emotions

We are currently recruiting children with and without ADHD between the ages 7-11. Children and their parents will come to the University of Louisville for a 3 hour session to answer questions about the child’s mood and a 2 hour session to measure the child’s heart rate while he/she completes tasks. Following participation, you will provided with a report of you're child's performance on the brief IQ and academic achievement tests, as well as any clinical measures of attention, mood, and behavior. You will also receive up to  $20 compensation for your participation.
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The Study of Temperament and Emotions

We are currently recruiting children with ADHD or suspected to have ADHD between the ages 9-14. Children and their parents will come to our lab at the University of Louisville Belknap campus for one 3 hour session. During this session, parents will complete a diagnostic structured interview and questionnaires about their child's mood and behavior. Children will complete questionnaires, two computerized tasks of attention and behavior, and complete the a brief IQ test.  Parents will be provided with a free evaluation report summarizing the results of the brief IQ test, as well as any clinical measures of attention, mood, and behavior. Families will also earn $10 for their participation,

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Study Flyers

Are you a school counselor, teacher, doctor, community leader, or involved parent that would like others to know about the exciting research opportunities at the RACER lab? Feel free to print off our flyers below and pass them around!
Study of Emotions for Children with ADHD
Study of Emotions for Children without ADHD
Study of Temperament and Emotions

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