The Center for Human Development Research

CHDR Research Opportunities

The Center for Human Development research is currently recruiting participants for the following research studies:

Research Study on Effects of Diet and Behavior in Autism
Principal Investigator: Fernando Novarro, M.D.
Co-Principal Investigator(s): Katherine A. Loveland, Ph.D., and Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D.
We are currently recruiting children with autism ages 3-9 years old. This research study will examine the relationship between diet and behavior in children with autism. Click here for more information.

Research Study on Symptoms of ADHD in Autism
Principal Investigator: Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D.
We are currently recruiting children and adolescents with Autism. This study will examine the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders and the effectiveness of methylphenidate in treating attention and behavior problems in children who have both Autism and ADHD symptoms. Click here for more information.

Research Study on Sense of Smell:
Principal Investigator: Katherine A. Loveland, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator: Denise Chen, Ph.D.
We are interested in studying sense of smell in people with and without autism-related disorders, and its possible connection to emotional communication. If you have a child 17 years or younger, we would greatly appreciate it if you would complete and submit the following survey about your child. If you are an adult 18 years and older, you may also complete the survey about yourself. BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE SURVEY, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS STUDY. After reading the important information, if you would now like to participate in the online survey, please CLICK HERE.

Research Registry
Participants may also join our Research Registry and we will contact them for future studies. You may join by:
1) Calling our office at 713-500-2590
2) Completing our form and faxing it to 713-500-2585 or emailing it to Lynne.A.Cleveland@uth.tmc.edu
Click here for more information.