Project ECHO

Brain Correlates of Repetitive Speech in Autism

The purpose of Project ECHO is to better understand how the brains of young children with and without autism work when they speak. More specifically, we are interested in looking at repetitive speech, also called ‘echolalia,’ in children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If you are interested in participating in Project ECHO, please click here to fill out our initial eligibility form.

Who can participate?

• Children ages 2 years 6 months to 6 years 11 months with no known developmental delays or disorders
• Children ages 2 years 6 months to 6 years 11 months with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder/ASD

What does the study involve?

During one to two visits to Boston University, your child will…

• play and chat with a researcher while wearing a non-invasive fNIRS cap (read more about fNIRS here)
• Complete play-based assessments with a researcher

What will we receive for participating?

• Gift card compensation for your visit(s)
• Small prize for your child to take home
• Free parking
• Report of your child’s performance on assessments

How can we participate?

Here is a link to our screening form. This form will ask your questions about your child’s development. Once you have consented to our screening process and we have determined your child’s eligibility, we can schedule your visit to Boston University

Who should I contact to learn more about Project ECHO?

Please email us at echocare@bu.edu or give us a call at 617-358-4474. We look forward to speaking with you!

This project is funded by the European Research Executive Agency.