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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!

At-Home Study Opportunity:

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Visit anhourinthelife.org for more information, and call us at 615-343-1079 or email us at vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com to sign up!

Understanding Hand Skills

The Hands On Play Lab is excited to announce we are beginning a new study focusing on the ways that your child learns from and plays with toys! The study requires two in-lab visits where our trained researchers will study how your child interacts with the different toys/activities that are given to them. We are looking for participants who are around the age of 4 years old. If your child meets these requirements and you are interested in learning more about the study, please feel free to contact us at vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com or (615)-343-1079.

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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. If your child meets these requirements and you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at vuhandsonplaylab@gmail.com or (615) 343-1079.