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  1. Suzie D

    Hypersensitivity to noise within autism for university dissertation project!

    Hi! I'm Suzie, a 22 year old university undergrad student. I'm a queer woman based in Newcastle, UK. I'm currently seeking an ADHD diagnosis, but I suspect I'm autistic too. It's been a long discovery process for me and I'm still working my way through it. As long as I can remember, I've had...
  2. HDLSeanWiley

    Ableism in autism research

    I don't think anyone here will be surprised very much by this analysis of an autistic autism researcher about how much ableism is persistent in the autism research field.
  3. C

    (Survey, USA) Developing an app for adults on the spectrum to help with disability benefits

    Hello! My name is Chris Reierson and I'm a UX Design student formally diagnosed with ASD. I'm currently developing an app for adults on the spectrum who receive or are interested in receiving federal and/or state disability benefits (e.g. SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.). This is a school project...
  4. Nummulite

    Probably not autistic, now I don't know what to do

    This summer I've been doing a bunch of research about autism, making pages and pages of notes with reasons why I might be on the spectrum, and I got a referral from a doctor to get an autism assessment in a few years. I felt like I was finally on to something after a lifetime of wondering what's...
  5. Danielle Sisco

    Autism and Freedom from the Self - Exciting Study

    Good morning friends, So yesterday as I was procrastinating on doing work I went on a very impromptu research binge (one of several I do in a day) and I was researching Autism brain scans for some enlightenment into my existence. I came across this very interesting research article, posted on...
  6. S

    Non-spectrum Phd Student looking for research ideas

    Hello everyone, I am a graduate student working towards a Phd degree at US University, and a non-spectrum father of two young kids who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My main research interest is the impact that Online ads have on consumers. However, my experiences with my...
  7. A

    Spectrum 10K - investigate genetic and environmental factors - UK

    For your info - Just came across this one. Spectrum 10K aims to investigate genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the wellbeing of autistic individuals and their families. We hope 10,000 autistic people and, where possible, their families will take part. Autistic people of all...
  8. Nummulite

    Hello! Waiting for assessment, and I have a question

    Hi everyone! I'm 28 years old and recently got a referral to get assessed for asd. I've come across information that made me realize it's a strong possibility for me, and I want to do more reading about autism, but I'm wondering: should I avoid doing too much research before my assessment...
  9. pileapeperomioides

    Research Study Opportunity for Autistic Students

    Hello, I'm looking for participants for my dissertation, and I would be really grateful if anyone here could lend 5-10 minutes of their time to take part in my survey. I am a masters student at the University of Edinburgh, and my study is about exploring some of the challenges that autistic...
  10. A

    Autism Research: Participants are Needed for an Online Study (30€, 18-60 years old)

    As Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction Research Group at Humboldt University, we are conducting an experiment on the relationship between Approach and Avoidance Tendencies and the levels of social and emotional behaviors and experiences. The participants will have the chance of obtaining...
  11. Leslie Keating

    ND Masters Psych Student need Autistic YAs for short online survey on mental health & wellbeing

    Hi guys , we need participants for research on the impact of changes to services and quality of life during Covid 19 on autistic young adults. This survey has been approved by autistic young people. We really hope that this research will help to improve services for the autism community. See...
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  12. D

    Interpersonal Trauma And Posttraumatic Stress In Autistic Adults

    Hi everyone! Two years ago, I posted here to recruit participants for a research study on dissociation in autism spectrum disorders. I got a lot of interest and responses! I'm still analyzing some of the data, including the free response descriptions of how autistic adults experience...
  13. P

    Dissertation research – The Effect of Friendship Quality on Mental Health in Children Diagnosed with

    Hi everyone! For my dissertation, I am conducting surveys about the effect of friendship quality on mental health in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. If you have a child age 4-13 with a diagnosis of Autism, I invite you to complete my survey, which will take only 20 minutes...
  14. colstonr

    If you're aged 50 and older please share your quality of life experience!

    Hey yall! Introduction - My name is Rachel Colston. (Feel free to look me up on social media to verify I am not posting a scam) I am a mental health counselor in training and a masters thesis candidate at the University of West Alabama. I am conducting online and over the phone research study...
  15. C

    Biopsychology Final Project

    Hello! My name is Camryn! I am a university student and I have been working on a biopsychology project for the past three months. My project has been centered around Autism and other related autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As the last piece of my assignment, I am to take steps to help aid the...
  16. Mark B.

    Autism at Work Study

    Hello all, I'm currently working on my thesis study which explores the experiences of those on the autism spectrum in the workplace. Specifically, it will focus on investigating how the workplace environment and its resources (psychological and tangible) influence the overall work experience...
  17. J

    What's up?

    Hi. I've been diagnosed with autism for a while now and I've recently decided to research more about my condition so I can excel in both my personal and professional life. I'm hoping I can find answers here as I continue my search and I'm looking forward to knowing you all. :)
  18. HappynessMad

    An issue I have with being in this research program

    I am reluctantly in this "Conversation Club" that is not even a club: it is a mandatory aspect of some support program at my college that I got myself in. Apparently the topics and premises of the "Club" is to teach autistic adults social skills. My issue comes in the form of how I interact and...
  19. E

    Best CBD oil for aspergers and/or autism

    Hi there, I currently have a blog which I write about CBD oil and Hemp oil. I am interested in writing something about CBD oil and Asperger's I want to know if anyone has taken CBD oil for their or their family members Aspergers. How this has helped? and what products they use and recommend...
  20. B

    Studying Autism and ADHD Risks in Siblings (STAARS)

    Calling all families with a baby under 11 months old and a parent or older-sibling with a ASD diagnosis or ADHD/hyperactivity traits! We are recruiting for our STAARS study, if you are interested in knowing more please contact us at [email protected]
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