Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, active research with participants has been temporarily suspended. Please check back in for updates on our studies. Who is Eligible to Participate?
Children between the ages of 7 and 11 and their families
Children who have or might have ADD/ADHD
Children who do not have ADD/ADHD
What do we do?
The Study of Children's Emotions consists of 2-3 visits at the University of Louisville over the course of the month.
During the first session:
Parents will answer answer interview questions and complete several pencil-and-paper questionnaires
Children will complete several paper-and-pencil questionnaires
Children will complete a brief IQ and brief academic achievement assessment
We will train you to use a Palm Pilot to complete rating scales of your child's mood and behavior at home
During the second visit:
Children will complete a heart rate assessment tomeasure how your child’s heart rate changes while he or she is feeling different emotions
Compensation
Parents will be provided with a summary of your child’s performance on the brief IQ and academic achievement test, as well as any clinical measures of attention, behavior, and mood.
Children will be provided with a $5 gift card at the end of the first and second sessions
Parents will be provided with a gift card ranging from $5-$10 upon returning the Palm Pilot
How do we Participate?
Interested families may contact the RACER Lab by phone at (502) 852-1387 or email at uoflracerlab@gmail.com
