Current Research
Cry Perception Study
Families at the Child Development Lab (CDL) are invited to participate in the Cry Perception Study, a research project led by researchers from the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. This study explores how caregivers perceive and interpret infant cries.
The goal of this project is to better understand how caregivers’ ratings of infant cries relate to the actual characteristics of the cry sounds. This research may help inform future studies focused on identifying early indicators of delays in language, communication, or other developmental milestones.
The study will be completed in one 45-minute in-person study visit, which will take place at the Child Development Laboratory or at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
This study involves:
- Completing a questionnaire with questions about your basic demographics, time spend on caregiving activities, and your feelings and experiences in everyday life (10-15 mins).
- Listening to 17 cry recordings, each a maximum of 15 seconds in length, and rating each cry immediately after listening on different items; each item is rated on a 7-point scale (15-20 mins).
