Transdiagnostic Patterns in Developmental Disabilities Across Ages
Official title: Transdiagnostic Associations Across Developmental Disorders
Funded at University of Houston · NIH-11478381 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study looking at how developmental disabilities appear and change from early childhood through adolescence in diverse settings to improve prevention and intervention efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $231,176 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD109307-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11478381 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children with developmental disabilities and their families, including those in underserved or understudied settings like Zambia and similar contexts.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if findings do not translate to immediate local interventions or if results are more foundational in nature.
What this research studies
This project will explore how developmental disabilities develop across different ages and across populations that have been understudied in the U.S. The researchers will examine environmental, genetic, and sociocultural factors in children from settings like Zambia to identify risk and protective factors, pathways, and resilience. By focusing on diverse contexts, the study aims to uncover patterns that could lead to earlier identification and more personalized approaches. The work involves collaboration with local communities and uses data from children with developmental disabilities to inform prevention and intervention strategies that are relevant beyond the U.S.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings could lead to earlier detection and more tailored interventions for children with developmental disabilities in diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies in diverse populations have shown that environmental and genetic factors influence developmental trajectories, supporting potential usefulness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grigorenko, Elena L — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Grigorenko, Elena L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.