Participation in a Study

The following opportunities are available for individuals interested in participating in an AT Lab research project.

Do you know a student who might enjoy using a Lego robot or a computer to do math activities?

We are studying if Lego robots and computer software are good strategies for students with physical impairments to do "hands-on" math lessons. Students will use both strategies in their classroom to do math tasks.

We are looking for:

• Students with physical impairments who have trouble manipulating with his/her hands the items used in math (like blocks, paperclips, rulers)
• Between 4 to 17 years old
• Doing pre-school, kindergarten, or elementary school math
• Does not have significant visual and/or hearing impairment

Time: 5 sessions with each strategy - Total 10 sessions. About an hour long
Place: Child's school

If you know a student who would like to participate or would like more information please contact Kim Adams at kim.adams@ualberta.ca or (780)492-0309.

Do you know a child who would enjoy playing with a robot?

We are developing a way to control assistive robots that will tell the user what the robot is touching. We think it will help children develop perceptual skills. Study participation includes playing with robots and toys.

Participant criteria:

• Child is developmentally between the ages of 5 or older
• Child has motor difficulties and cannot manipulate toys with his/her hands
• Child does not have significant visual and/or hearing impairment

Time: 2 or 3 sessions - about an hour long
Place: Assistive Technology Lab, Corbett Hall, 3-59, University of Alberta

Please contact Kim Adams at kim.adams@ualberta.ca or (780)492.5422 if you are interested in volunteering and let us know when you and your child are available.