A team at Vanderbilt University is recruiting families for a research project focused on learning about the ways families are involved in language and literacy learning for children who are nonverbal or have limited verbal speech during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their goal is to understand how to support strong outcomes for children and their families during this unprecedented time. Families can receive up to $220 in gift cards and two new children’s books for participating. Your family might be eligible to participate in your child attends a public school in Tennessee and: (1) is in Kindergarten- 4th grade for the 2020-2021 school year, (2) has a disability and receives special education services, and (3) Is nonverbal or has limited verbal speech (e.g., uses 1-3 word phrases, nonverbal communication, or augmentative or alternative communication such as picture symbols or a speech-generating device or “talker”). All participation occurs online, at times that are convenient to families. To learn more about the project or complete an interest form, visit https://redcap.link/LanguageLiteracy. You can also contact Elizabeth E. Biggs, PhD at [email protected].
Elizabeth E. Biggs, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education | Peabody College
Vanderbilt University
OMC #406B
(615) 343-2494
[email protected]
