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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 MEND (Meaningfully Empowering the NeuroDiverse) Initiative: Helping Autistic Adults in the Greater Toronto Area Express their Mental Health Needs
The MEND Initiative is a University of Toronto master’s capstone project aiming to address the need to empower autistic adults in the Greater Toronto Are
Building Consensus Around Adult Autism Diagnostic Assessment
The goal of this study is to establish a consensus between both autistic adults and expert clinicians around ideal assessment practices for diagnosing autistic adults.
Pathways to an Autism Diagnosis
We know that it is very difficult for both parents and autistic individuals to seek out a diagnosis in Canada. For this reason, we are
Autistic Adults’ Reflections on Their Elementary School Experiences
Autistic individuals aged 18 and older are needed to take part in an online study assessing their overall school experience and social well-being in elementary
Family Quality of Life during the transition to adulthood for youth with autism and/or intellectual disability
Caregivers of high school students with autism or intellectual disabilities in Canada are wanted for a study on the transition to adulthood. Share your experiences
Supporting Autistic Children who Have Experienced Interpersonal Trauma – a Delphi Study
We are keen to understand how to optimise therapeutic support for autistic children who have experienced interpersonal trauma and their families. This population of children
Wellbeing in Autistic and Non-Autistic People
We are an international team of Autistic and non-Autistic researchers studying loneliness and wellbeing. Why is the research being conducted? Many researchers measure loneliness in
Developing a Virtual Mental Health Framework to Support School-Age Children on the Autism Spectrum (e-MH)
Our team at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and York University is working on a study to understand the benefits and challenges of
Efficacy of neurologic music therapy motor interventions to improve motor skills, sensory integration, and social outcomes in children with autism: A pilot study
The purpose of this study program is to determine the benefits of music-based therapeutic techniques as compared to non-music-based therapeutic techniques to address motor skill
Exploring the Experiences of Self-Identified Self-Advocates on the Autism Spectrum with ABA-Based Practices and Research
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a popular and controversial form of intervention used with individuals who identify as being on the spectrum. Many self-advocates with
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