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Studies are held over Zoom or in-person and consist of short, fun games lasting 15 to 45 minutes.\r\n\r\nAre you a parent interested in participating with your child? Fill out the short form below to join our email list to be contacted when there are studies your child is eligible for.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/universityrochester.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7V7Zu8Kj4m5msDk\">Join the Email List Here!<\/a><\/p>\r\nCurrently, we have games for children ages 4 to 10 years old. 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