Self-Regulation Skills
“Physiology Measures of Arousal in Children with Autism”
This study aims to better understand how sensory-based, self-regulation strategies function and whether sensory-based activities affect physiology using a wireless wearable device called E4 by Embrace.
Children Ages 7-12
Shown (Top, Left to Right): Tetisheri Menna, Morgan Gonzalez, Jenny Cabrera
(Bottom, Left to Right): Jeniffer Levan, Marianela Hernandez, Laleh Pashmaki
Screen Time and Eye Movements
“Non-invasive Electrical Neurostimulation for Sensory Feedback”
This study investigates how screen time affects eye movements in children today compared to children in the 1990's using the Developmental Eye Movement test (DEM) and smart phone use.
Shown (Top, Left to Right): Henry Pelaez & John Ferrer
(Bottom, Left to Right): Dalymar Legrand Torres, Allie Llaneras & Andrea Acosta
Therapy Needs in the Florida Keys
"Parent Perceptions of Pediatric Therapy in Monroe County Florida"
This study aims to evaluate parent perspectives on the use of and current needs for therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) living in Monroe County, Florida.
Shown, Left to Right: Shennela Mullings, Jessica Alfonso & Sherise Hextall
Loudness Discomfort in Autism
“Auditory Hyper-Reactivity, Anxiety, and Social Participation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
This study aims to evaluate the connections between auditory hyper-reactivity, anxiety and social participation in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Shown, Left to Right: Scarleth Rodriguez, Leah Weatherwax & Blake Montgomery
ISAIAS COLON, BA
Graduate Research Assistant
Isaias Colon is an FIU graduate, earning his Bachelors in Psychology alongside completing the required pre-medical coursework for entrance into medical programs. He has 2 years of experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD in the Afterschool Treatment Program at FIU and also has volunteer experience at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He is currently studying and working to soon enter a medical program to pursue his M.D.
Stephanie Rodriguez Rivera, RA
Stephanie joined us as a volunteer research assistant in her last year at FIU while pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She plans to attend Medical School.
Laura Dezayas, RA
Laura joined our lab as a Psychology major at FIU in her last semester before graduating with her B.A. She also works as a Registered Behavioral Therapist and plans to pursue a M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis.