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Hands-On Play Lab

Current Studies

Check out the fun studies we have going on right now! If you are interested in participating in a study, feel free to contact us at 615-343-1079 or vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com or sign up here to be contacted with more information. We would love to hear from you, and are happy to answer any questions you might have!

Drumming Study:

Drum up discovery in an exciting new study! Your child will complete a few different activities, including drumming, while we safely measure their brain waves. Trained lab members will put a non-invasive cap on your child’s head that will allow us to examine underlying brain activity. Your child will receive 8 weeks of drumming lessons, which  will begin after the first or second visit to the lab. We are looking for participants between the ages of 7 and 12 that have been diagnosed with Down syndrome. 
Parent Testimonial
The parent of a participant shared that her son really enjoyed his drumming lessons. They had a positive experience during their on-campus visits to Vanderbilt and looked forward to seeing the research assistants there. She is glad that she and her son participated in the study and said that it was a good experience for him.
Interested in participating in this study? Click this link to be contacted with more information: https://redcap.link/q847t8fh

Infant Study:

The Hands-On Play Lab and LAND Lab are excited to announce that we are beginning a new study looking at how infants develop early hand skills! The study requires one in-lab visit where our trained researchers will do different hands-on activities with your child. We are looking for participants who are 24 months of age who are typically developing. If you are interested in learning more about the study, please feel free to contact us at vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com or (615) 343-1079.

An hour in the life of children with Down syndrome:

The Hands-On Play Lab is excited to announce that we are beginning a new study looking at home interactions between young children with Down syndrome and their mothers! The study involves two in-home visits and two Zoom sessions where our trained researchers will observe you and your child going about your day and ask you questions about different aspects of their development. We are looking for children with Down syndrome between 24 and 48 months of age. If you are interested in learning more about the study, please feel free to contact us at vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com or (615) 343-1079.