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Current postings
YOUR CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY ON MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES AND AUTISM FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
Summary: In this study, we are evaluating an entertaining new game for children on the autism spectrum’s rhythmic and cognitive abilities. The game is a mobile
Codesigning and evaluating the usability of a workplace disclosure tool for Canadian youth and young adults on the autism spectrum
Summary: Our team is looking for youth and young adults on the autism spectrum to help codesign and provide feedback on a prototype (early draft) of
Supporting children and young people with autism by using the stories online for autism (SOFA) app
Summary: The study aims to investigate how a mobile application, called SOFA (https://sofa-app.org/) can support autistic children through the development and delivery of stories. Researchers: Dr Louis
Digital storytelling: An intervention model for inclusion and capacity building among youth with developmental disabilities
Summary: Do you want to make a short film? Do you want to learn video editing, audio, and multimedia skills? We are recruiting participants for this
Stress, Intervention Services, and Support Programs for Parents of Children with Autism
Summary: Parenting StressEvidence for higher levels of parenting stress and psychological distress have been found among mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (Estes, et.
Strengthening Workforce Engagement for Neurodiverse Workers
Summary: On behalf of the Future Skills Centre, the Conference Board of Canada is conducting a new research study to explore current best practices and strategies
Survey on Housing Need for Autistic Adults in Quebec
Summary: In Quebec, people on the spectrum have a hard time finding affordable housing that meets their needs. The results from this survey will help to
A dimension exploration of factors associated with ‘autistic burnout’
Summary: We want to understand factors associated with ’autistic burnout’, and the impact of burnout on mental/ physical wellbeing and quality of life. We hope this
Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives on Acceptability of Pediatric Autism Therapies: A Mixed Methods Study
Summary: In Canada, autistic children may receive different therapies, like occupational therapy, speech-language pathology services, physical therapy, or applied behavior analysis-based therapies. While the use of
The Association between Therapeutic Interventions and Quality of Life in People with Autism
Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between therapeutic interventions and quality of life (QoL) and mental health in people with autism
Prosody Perception in Speech with Background Noise in Individuals with Autism
Summary: This study will aim to understand prosody detection in speech in relation to facial emotionality with added background noise. We will aim to understand if
Executive Functioning and Math Achievement of Adolescents with Autism
Summary: The research project will be investigating the impact of executive functioning abilities on math achievement of school-aged adolescents with autism. Performance on executive functioning tasks
Career advancement supports for employees on the autism spectrum
Summary: We are looking to hear about workplace experiences from employees on the autism spectrum and those who have experiencing supervising autistic employees in the workplace.
Everyday experiences and communication
Summary: We are interested in what people know about common events and how people communicate. We are looking for autistic and non-autistic adults and children to
impACT of Developmental Coordination Disorder on Canadian Families
Summary: The goal of this research study is to adapt the “impact for DCD” survey created by Dr. Melissa Licari and her research team in Australia
Teachers’ perspective on the student-teacher relationship infemale students with autism spectrum disorder
Summary: The purpose of the study is to further investigate teachers’ perspective on the student-teacher relationship quality with female students with autism spectrum disorder and the
Understanding the Sensory Experiences of Autistic Children and Young People
Summary: The research invites parents and guardians of autistic and non-autistic children to answer an online questionnaire regarding their child’s sensory experiences. This questionnaire consists of
The Association Between Sleep and Academic Performance in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Summary: The purpose of our study is to better understand the associations between sleep and academic performance in youth with autism. This is imperative as research
The Missing Voice: A Comparison of Autistic Young Adults’ and Inclusive Employers’ Perspectives of Work Readiness Skills Needed to Enter the Calgarian Workforce
Summary: We are conducting a study to learn about the first-hand experiences of Chinese immigrants who have been diagnosed with autism in Canada, with the goal
The Chinese Immigrant Experience of an Autism Diagnosis
Summary: We are conducting a study to learn about the first-hand experiences of Chinese immigrants who have been diagnosed with autism in Canada, with the goal