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If you would like to participate in a research study, read the submissions below and contact the researchers.
Current postings
Autistic Identity and Inclusion in Ontario K-12 Public Schools
The purpose of the proposed research is to learn about the non-academic experiences that Autistic adults had when they were children attending Ontario public schools,
The END Initiative: A Knowledge Gathering Survey
We are a group of University of Toronto Master’s students in the Translational Research Program beginning our final year capstone project. Our project, The END
Therapeutic Photography and Positive Well-Being In Autistic People
Researchers at York University (Supervised by Dr. Jonathan Weiss, DDMH Lab) are currently recruiting participants for a new study examining positive wellbeing among autistic young
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice Through the Lens of Lived Autistic
Please Note: We are still recruiting male participants, as we are nearing the end of the study and lack male perspectives.Researchers at the University of
The Double-edged Sword of Autism in Work Teams
My master’s thesis examines how organizations, leaders, and team members can support autistic individuals working in a science, technology, engineering, arts, or math related discipline.
A Feasibility and Acceptability Trial of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training via Telehealth for Self-Harming Autistic People
You may be eligible to participate in an autistic-led research study evaluating a telehealth delivered DBT skills training to support self-harming and/or suicidal autistic people.DBT
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Use of Psychedelics among intellectually able adults with autism spectrum condition: An online survey
We want to learn about the perception, opinions, and knowledge of autistic adults about psychedelics, and whether they have used them in the past. Psychedelic
A Neurodivergent Lens: Recommended Practices for Neuroinclusivity
The goal of this study is to develop a toolkit and an educational resource that will include a set of recommended practices to apply a
Gastrointestinal Symptoms and the Relationship with Family History of Autoimmune Disease, Health History and Sensory Issues
The aim of this study is to examine gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children and adolescents between the ages of 3 to 17 years. We are
The Psychological Assessment of Children with Visual Impairment (PACVI)
We currently lack appropriate assessment measures to understand the cognitive functioning and neurodevelopment (under the larger umbrella term of psychological assessments) in children with visual
A Neurodivergent Lens: Recommended Practices for Neuroinclusivity
We are looking for neurodivergent adults to collaborate with us to develop a toolkit and educational resource that will help make Canada more accessible and
Aging in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Changes in Brain Structure and Function
This study will help us develop a better understanding of autistic adults/adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Not enough is known about the aging process
Survey to inform the development of an important online Autism Partenting Platform
We are developing an important online parenting platform for families with autistic children and your insights can help us to build the platform you want.
Developing the Patient-reported Genetic testing Utility InDEx (P-GUIDE)
The Hayeems lab at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is developing a checklist to measure how parents/caregivers value genetic testing. This checklist will help
Well-being of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Developmental Coordination Disorder: cross-cultural and cross-disorder comparative studies
I am currently conducting my PhD at Université Paris Cité in Paris under the supervision of Pr. Emilie Cappe. Our research project is a cross-cultural
Contribution of molecular biomarkers to early diagnosis, disease management and stratification of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Results of the Molecular You pilot study have shown that there are ASD specific biomarkers that can help differentiate between ASD and unaffected individuals. This
Nothing without us: Towards inclusive, equitable policy strategies for youth with disabilities and their families post-COVID19
The Disability Policy Research Program at the University of Calgary is currently recruiting participants for a study that aims to generate disability-inclusive policies post-COVID-19 through
Diversité de paroles
Cette recherche a pour objectif de faire état du vocabulaire souhaité par les membres de la communauté autiste francophone en les sondant directement et de
Exploring transitions out of high school for autistic youth: An appreciative inquiry
This study will explore the transition out of high school form the perspective of youth with autism and parents of youth with autism. The researchers
The impacts of social stimuli on physiological reactivity and cognitive performance
Considering the frequent use of strategies for increasing eye contact, it is crucial to understand the physiological reactivity to eye contact in ASD due to