The Boston Globe

West

Waltham

Children needed for study

Researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center are seeking children ages 8 to 17 to participate in a study to determine how children and adolescents interpret emotions from facial expressions and voice tones. Both typical children and children with autism-spectrum disorders are needed for the study, “Look Who’s Talking!” The testing consists of looking at videos and pictures and then using computer keyboards to respond to questions regarding the clips and images viewed, and requires two to three visits to the Shriver Center, at 200 Trapelo Road on the Fernald Center grounds. IQ and language tests will be administered to all children. Participation is voluntary; participants will receive compensation and small gifts for their time. For more information, contact the research coordinator at 781-642-0276 or e-mail facelab@umassmed.edu. Details on the Shriver Center, which operates under the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and its programs are posted on its website, www.umassmed.edu/shriver.

Thank you for reading BostonGlobe.com. You have reached the monthly limit for free articles — to continue reading, get unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com now for just 99¢ for 8 weeks.

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com includes:

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
GET STARTED TODAY

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help