Participants Needed for Study Benefiting Children with Communication Difficulties

Do you currently or will you in the future work with young children who have communication difficulties? Will you need to identify the items they enjoy? You may be eligible for a six-week study of a technology that could improve educational strategies.

You May Qualify If You:

  • Are a special education or communication disorder student
  • Enjoy working with young children
  • Can use tablet-based technology
  • Can follow written instructions

Participation Involves:

  • Following written and tablet-based instructions
  • Working with a child/adult for no more than two hours for two days a week for six weeks or less
  • Up to 12 visits to the ARKA building on campus (410 Arkansas Ave.)
  • Completing a written follow-up survey

Interested volunteers may fill out an eligibility form or email Brenna Griffen at brgriffe@uark.edu for more information.

Contacts

Brenna Griffen, graduate assistant
Curriculum & Instruction
501-388-3265, brgriffe@uark.edu

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