Post by Nadia on Jul 23, 2013 10:53:23 GMT
PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH - at the Institute of Education
'Motor development and navigation in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder'
Are you a parent of a child with ADHD? Or perhaps you know someone who is? If so, you may be able to help us.
Description
We require participants with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD to uncover whether a deficit in motor capability is a precursor to navigational impairment in the same group. In other words, whether skills such as balance, walking, running, throwing and catching (motor skills) are related to the development of a sense of direction (navigation) in children with ADHD. This is an upcoming pilot study at the Institute of Education in which participants will be asked to navigate a route using virtual reality software and complete a short test on motor function. The study aims to provide the evidence for assumptions that core competencies in motor function contribute to navigational ability, and are therefore compromised in those with ADHD.
Criteria
We are looking for boys and girls aged 5-15 years, with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD.
Duration
Participants will be required for one session lasting approximately 1-2 hours.
Location
Institute of Education
25 Woburn Square
London
WC1H 0AA
Participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses. Alternatively, I am happy to travel to participants homes for convenience.
Other details
As this is a pilot project, ethical approval has not yet been gained. Grant application has been submitted. Lead researcher: Dr Emily Farran (IoE). Collaborators: Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith (Birkbeck) and Professor Elisabeth Hill (Goldsmiths).
If you are interested in getting involved, or would like any further details please do not hesitate to contact me on: 07585554068 or nadia87khan@gmail.com
Your help in supporting this study would be greatly appreciated.
Nadia Khan (Research Assistant to Dr Emily Farran)
'Motor development and navigation in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder'
Are you a parent of a child with ADHD? Or perhaps you know someone who is? If so, you may be able to help us.
Description
We require participants with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD to uncover whether a deficit in motor capability is a precursor to navigational impairment in the same group. In other words, whether skills such as balance, walking, running, throwing and catching (motor skills) are related to the development of a sense of direction (navigation) in children with ADHD. This is an upcoming pilot study at the Institute of Education in which participants will be asked to navigate a route using virtual reality software and complete a short test on motor function. The study aims to provide the evidence for assumptions that core competencies in motor function contribute to navigational ability, and are therefore compromised in those with ADHD.
Criteria
We are looking for boys and girls aged 5-15 years, with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD.
Duration
Participants will be required for one session lasting approximately 1-2 hours.
Location
Institute of Education
25 Woburn Square
London
WC1H 0AA
Participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses. Alternatively, I am happy to travel to participants homes for convenience.
Other details
As this is a pilot project, ethical approval has not yet been gained. Grant application has been submitted. Lead researcher: Dr Emily Farran (IoE). Collaborators: Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith (Birkbeck) and Professor Elisabeth Hill (Goldsmiths).
If you are interested in getting involved, or would like any further details please do not hesitate to contact me on: 07585554068 or nadia87khan@gmail.com
Your help in supporting this study would be greatly appreciated.
Nadia Khan (Research Assistant to Dr Emily Farran)