Participate in a Research Study

Argo Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App Usability Study

We are inviting families to participate in a study evaluating Argo, a new AAC iPad app developed with federal research funding. The purpose is to understand how easy the app is to use in everyday settings.

Who may participate:

Children ages 3 to 18 with autism spectrum disorder (a formal clinical diagnosis is welcome but not required)
Children who are minimally verbal or use AAC as their primary way to communicate
Familiarity with an AAC system of any kind
Primary home language: English
Families in central New Jersey, or able to travel to the Woodbridge, New Jersey area

What is involved:

Use Argo as the main AAC for one week (your child’s existing AAC remains available as backup)
Day 1 visit (about 90 minutes) for setup and a parent questionnaire
One brief mid-week check-in by phone, video, or message
Day 7 visit (about 45 minutes) and end-of-week questionnaires
An iPad is provided on loan. Compensation is up to $150 in Amazon gift cards, plus mileage if you travel

A child sitting on the floor holding an iPad

See if your family can take part

Four questions. Your answers stay on this page and are not sent to anyone.

I live in central New Jersey, or I can travel to the Woodbridge, New Jersey area twice during one week.
My child is between 3 and 18 years old.
My child is familiar with AAC — a speech device, an app, picture cards, or a communication board.
My child has been diagnosed with autism, or I believe my child has autism.

Check all four to go on.

This page needs JavaScript for the self-check. You can still reach Joe Farrell, the Principal Investigator, directly at jfarrell@alethium.health or (805) 387-3866.