Lifespan Development of Movement and Vision

The purpose of this project is to study how movement and vision develop together across the lifespan. 

The project includes participants from 2 years of age through adulthood who are neurodivergent (e.g., diagnosed with autism, developmental coordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.) or neurotypical. We want to understand how the development of movement and vision might be different between these two groups, and how it affects functional mobility.

Who can participate?

• Children and adolescents aged 2-17 years and adults aged 18+ years
• People who are neurodivergent and people who are neurotypical
• People who can stand without assistance
• People who can follow 1-2 step directions (e.g., “Stand still, look here.”)

Do you pay participants?

• Yes! Participants (or their legal guardians, if applicable) are paid based on the parts of the study they complete.

What is required?

• Testing can be as short as 15-20 minutes or as long as multiple visits over several years – it is up to you!
• Some parts of the study are done in the U-M School of Kinesiology Building (830 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor). Other parts can be done in the community at clinics, schools, or in homes. We can work with you to find the best fit for your needs.
• Participants (and their caregivers, if applicable) will work with the research team to make a plan for which tasks they will complete at each visit. Descriptions and pictures that explain what to expect can be found in our visitors guide.

Interested? Fill out our contact form, and a member of the research team will be in touch!