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  • Child Development
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Online Research Methods

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift towards online research methods in developmental science.
  • Transitioning in-person developmental research to online platforms presents challenges, including caregiver involvement and controlling distractions.
  • Limited resources exist for digital adaptations in child developmental research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe successful moderated virtual behavioral assessments in children aged 4 to 13.
  • To identify common principles for successful online developmental research across different domains and age groups.
  • To provide guidance for future online adaptations in developmental science.

Main Methods:

  • Three separate virtual behavioral assessments were conducted with children aged 4–13.
  • Studies focused on speech production, speech perception, and reading fluency.
  • Methodological approaches addressed informed consent, parental involvement, attention-grabbing designs, and data collection.

Main Results:

  • All three virtual assessments were highly successful.
  • Common factors contributing to success included effective informed consent, strategic parental involvement, engaging study designs, and valid data collection.
  • The virtual adaptations demonstrated feasibility across diverse developmental domains and age ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Successful online developmental research requires careful planning regarding participant engagement and data integrity.
  • The principles identified can inform and encourage further virtual adaptations in developmental science.
  • This work establishes a foundation for facilitating future online developmental research.