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If you would like to participate in a research study, read the submissions below and contact the researchers.
Current postings
The Experience of Healthcare for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Summary: We are looking for adults with ASD to tell us about their experiences in healthcare. This includes open ended questions on topics such as what
Exploring the preferred design features of quiet spaces by neurodivergent populations
Summary: Certain populations with neurodivergent conditions have been shown to benefit from having access to quiet spaces. This study explores how neurodivergent populations would prefer for
Netspeak and Autism: A contextual analysis
Summary: The internet and online communication have become a big part of our daily social lives. The way we communicate online is sometimes different than the
Life beyond Trauma: 1-on-1 e-health program for parents of neurodiverse children
Summary: Life beyond Trauma: 1-on-1 e-health program for parents of neurodiverse children Talk about challenging experiences in your life and in parenting Specifically developed for parents
Surviving and Thriving in Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Summary: SURVEY ABOUT REWARDING AND CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES WITH YOUR NEURODIVERSE CHILD Takes 30 minutes • Online survey • Chance to win $100! • Highly confidential Funded
Study about youth with disabilities’ experiences in looking for work or being employed
Summary: We want to understand your experiences looking for workor being employed. Specifically, we want to understand your experiences with coping in a competitive work environment.
Cultural Sensitivity in Behaviour Analysis Services in Ontario
Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the cultural and linguistic diversity of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) service providers and recipients in Ontario, as well
Towards a Socio-Cultural, Non-Deficit Perspective on Learning by Autistic University Students
Summary: This study aims to investigate how the social interactions between autistic students and their instructors contribute to the students’ reports of their experiences at university.
Identifying effects of rapid COVID-19 related changes on autistic university students’ academic and social experiences
Summary: The study goal is to identify the reported effects of the COVID-19 pandemic related rapid changes on autistic undergraduate university students’ experiences with academic learning
Bilingualism and Autism Study
Summary: The study examines the development of children with autism raised in home where one or more language or who attend immersion language school programs. Researchers: Chantal
Parents Empowering Neurodiverse Kids – Strongest Families Neurodevelopmental Study
Summary: The purpose of this study is to test two versions of an online parenting program for parents of children diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disability who
NK1 Antagonists for Pathological Aggression: A Protocol for the Aprepitant for Harmful, Impulsive, and Self-/Aggressive Behavior (AHIMSA-1) Trial
Summary: AHIMSA-1 is a study investigating the benefit of a medication called aprepitant in reducing the frequency and intensity of aggression. Aprepitant is a FDA and
Technokids: Exploring Daily Electronic Media Use of Children With and Without Autism
Summary:Researchers at the University of Windsor are interested in learning about your child’s electronic/digital media activities like watching Netflix or surfing the Internet and their