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If you would like to participate in a research study, read the submissions below and contact the researchers.
Current postings
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
Quality of Life in transition aged youth with autism and/or intellectual disability: relationship between quality of life, transition factors, and anxiety
We are seeking parents of youth with either autism and/or an intellectual disability for our online survey on quality of life during the transition to
Pilot evaluation of a workplace disclosure tool for Canadian youth and young adults on the autism spectrum
Our team is looking for youth and young adults on the autism spectrum to evaluate an online workplace disclosure decision-aid tool called DISCLOSURE (Do I
Parents views on finding resources and learning about autism
Our autism services team is seeking parent input on the design of an online resource portal that can help parents make important decisions about treatment
Experiences of Peer Interaction Amongst Autistic 2SLGBTQ+ Youth in Secondary Institutions
This thesis research project examines the intersection of an autistic and 2SLGBTQ+ identity, and how such identities are experienced by youth in secondary institutions (in
Family Experiences and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Family Developmental Psychopathology lab is a research team at the University of Manitoba. We are conducting a study, and are looking for mothers and
Nonspoken communication intervention for minimally verbal children with autism
An online study looking to study the effectiveness of a non-spoken communication (i.e., AAC) service for nonspeaking autistic children by training their caregivers (1 session
Family Experiences and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Summary: My team of researchers is currently recruiting mothers and fathers across the United States and Canada to participate in an online survey on parenting experiences.
Autistic Parent Experiences of Prenatal Education
Summary: In this study, we are interested in your experiences with prenatal education. Your opinions will be used to develop helpful and relevant prenatal education for
Opinion of Various Common Hiring Practices
Summary: In this study we are interested in your opinion of various common hiring practices. Your opinions will inform best practices in the use and creation
Accessibility Criteria input survey
Summary: At En-Abled our focus is to document a criterion for businesses, service industry and levels of government to become more accessible for workers and consumers.
Experiences with Autism Assessment in Adulthood
Summary: What was your experience of being assessed for autism obtaining an autism diagnosis in adulthood? We want to know about your thoughts about the processes
How Parents and Teachers See Children on the Spectrum Differently
Summary: Why do some children get flagged for an autism assessment and others don’t? This new study is investigating how people in a child’s life see
Study on the Well-being of Parents of Children with Autism spectrum disorder
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 The
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.