Our Studies

Newborn Study

Our newborn study follows the development of newborns through the first 3 years of life.

Our team tracks early social, motor, and language skills as infants grow, and provide parents with feedback and tips on supporting their child’s development. Families can earn up to $250 for full participation.

We currently have openings for infants who are:

1) Under 1 month and born preterm (between 24-32 weeks gestation) or

2) Under 3 months and have an older full biological sibling diagnosed with autism

3) Under 1 month and have an older sibling who is typically developing with no family history of autism

What is a typical visit like?

  • infant study at the early social development lab

    We always start the visit by getting your baby comfortable with the space and our staff.

  • heart rate monitor on infant the early social development lab

    Then we will put on the heart rate monitor, which is wireless and attaches to your baby like a sticker.

  • baby with heart rate monitor the ESD lab at UofSC

    Babies often don't even notice what we are doing!

  • baby playing with a toy while a psychologist is performing an assessment

    Babies think that they are just playing while our staff is completing developmental assessments.

  • baby and mom playing during a visit to the lab

    You and your baby will have playtime.

  • baby playing with a toy

    Babies will interact with new toys and objects.

  • a baby smiling during a lab visit

    Babies tend to love this part of the visit!

Interested in participating?

Contact us

For questions about our studies and to learn more, contact our lab at 803-923-0060 or email scbabies@sc.edu