Information for Parents
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ECCL Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lab located?
We are part of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS), which is located in the Old Fisheries Building at the University of Washington. For driving directions and a map, please click here.
Will I learn whether my child is developing normally?
At ECCL, we study age-related changes in infants’ and children's cognition. We do not provide individual assessments or evaluations of infants and children. If you are concerned about your child's development, please speak to your pediatrician.
How long is a typical study session?
Depending on the study, participation can take anywhere from ten to thirty minutes. Most habituation studies take no longer than fifteen minutes. However, you will want to allow at least 45 minutes for your visit to the lab.
Can I bring my other children to the lab?
Please be sure to inform our scheduler if you would like to bring a sibling or other child with your to your appointment. We do offer some testing times during which we can provide childcare. We have some toys and games to ensure that their time in the lab is fun.
Will information about my child be kept anonymous and confidential?
Yes. All information will be kept anonymous and confidential. Also, no personal information is included on videos.
Will I be with my child during the study?
Yes. You will be with your child during the entire study session and throughout your trip into the lab. Your child will either be sitting on your lap during the study or will be sitting beside you in a high chair.
What will the study entail?
Please see our page describing a typical study session in the ECCL.
When can I come in to the center?
We typically do testing on weekdays in the mornings, because we find that that is the best time of day for most infants. We also have some afternoon appointments available.
Will my child be compensated for participation?
Your child will be allowed to choose a small age-appropriate toy when the study is complete. We will also provide parking validation which will reimburse your parking fee.
Can I find out the study results?
We generate a newsletter that summarizes our findings from ongoing studies and lists recent publications and conferences presentations. We publish Winter and Summer editions that are posted on our website. For our most recent newsletter, click here.
What do I do if I can't find a parking space?
If you can't seem to find a parking space in the S1 parking garage, return to the gatehouse and tell the guard that you are participating in a study and need a permit for a disabled parking space.
Links for Parents
Healthy Kids
Kids in Danger
National Parent Info Network
Zero toThree
Links for Researchers
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society
Cognitive Development Society
International Society for Infant Studies
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Society for Research in Child Development
