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:

Join our exciting adventure of beats and brains! Your child will enjoy drumming while we safely explore brain activity using EEG. The study involves two in-lab visits as well as complimentary drumming lessons for your child! We are looking for participants who are between the age of 7 and 10 years old that have been diagnosed with Down syndrome. 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.