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  1. J

    A Design of A Product That Can Help Individuals With Autism Calm Themselves Down [THESIS]

    Hello! I took on this topic because, even if I'm not related with anyone with Autism, I have always taken a liking to psychology. That also goes the same with mental disabilities, and since the push for awareness has become rampant these days, that made me want to take on the topic. I also...
  2. V

    Video Games

    Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are initiating an exciting research project and would like your help. We are looking for individuals living in the United States with Autism Spectrum Disorder over the age of 18 who play video games weekly. The purpose of this...
  3. D

    Participate in a Study on Dissociation in Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Hello! My name is Katherine. I'm an autistic adult and psychology student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I've noticed that myself, many of my friends with autism, and many autistic individuals on social media report symptoms of dissociation. For example, many of us have experiences such...
  4. Hedgehog Instigator

    Anyone taking part in genetic study?

    SPARK I just signed up...
  5. Veronica VanCleave-Hunt

    Researcher with Autism examining ASD and Quality of Life

    It is great to see research from the direct perspectives of those with ASD. One area that seems in desperate need of improvement is assistive technology for communication so those who are on the spectrum and have the most difficulty with expression can have their voices heard directly. Check...
  6. Veronica VanCleave-Hunt

    Eating Experience Survey/Looking for your input please

    I don't have an ASD diagnosis but I also haven't saught one out. ASD runs in my family and I score on the higher end or "borderline" on self-diagnostic tests. One thing I know for sure is that I relate more with non-neurotypicals than I do with neurotypicals. As a nutritional science grad...
  7. FlowerChild

    Where should Autism research focus in the future? What is missing from the discussion?

    Hi everyone, I've been a part of this website for a while now - I am an Autistic woman in my late-20's, and am considering which topic to research for my PhD in Social Sciences (i.e. Sociology and Diversity Studies). I think I'd like to bring a new perspective to the field of Autism research...
  8. SummerAmy

    Hi! Question for mods?

    Hi everyone! I'm an aspie, currently undertaking a PhD on the importance special interests have to well-being. I have in my records that I've sent a message asking permission to potentially advertise research, but I can't find a reply. My first study has launched now, and I was hoping that...
  9. K

    I am interested in learning about employment situation of individuals on the autism spectrum (UK)

    Hello everyone! My name is Kalle, and I am investigating the experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum who are employed, or are seeking employment now or in the future. This project is part of my Bachelor studies and we are interested in the views and experiences of individuals with...
  10. Butterfly88

    Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Very interesting. My doctor says I have bipolar tendencies and I do talk to people in my head.
  11. InPrincipio

    Inspirational Women with Autism

    For females on the spectrum, this is good: Thoughts? Comments?
  12. Datura

    Intense Imagery Movements

    An article about children who exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors in conjunction with intense visual imagery. Some, but not all, exhibited other ASD traits. Taken from Intense imagery movements: a common and distinct paediatric subgroup of motor stereotypies Intense imagery movements: a common...
  13. M

    The Women who don't know they're autistic.

    This article was co-written by Adeline Lacroix, who works with Fabienne Cazalis and was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. A second year master’s student in psychology, she is working on a scientific literature review about the characteristics of high-functioning autistic women. Let’s...
  14. S

    Parent Survey for Autism Study

    My name is Shambhavi Mishra and I am a senior at Basis Phoenix. At Basis senior students conduct a research project, which offers them an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and research skills learned, while also study in the subject area they are passionate about. I have always been...
  15. Kristina Withakay

    participants wanted for online research on social confidence and decision-making

    Would you like to take part in an online experiment on social confidence and decision-making? I am a final year clinical psychologist in training looking for participants to take part in my doctoral research project. I am looking for adults with and without autism spectrum conditions to take...
  16. J

    RESEARCH PROJECT SURVEY: How does Asperger's impact an individual's life?

    Good day to anyone out there. I am a student currently undergoing a research project surrounding Asperger's, and have chosen the following question to guide my learning: How does Asperger's impact an individual's life? For this I require a range of sources, one being a survey, and was hoping...
  17. R

    Autism and self identity research - online survey

    Hi there, We are looking for people with Autism to complete about 15-20 minutes worth of questionnaires for our research into self identity in people with Autism. We were just wondering if anyone who uses this forum would be interested in completing these questionnaires? Here is the link to...
  18. Laura Pecora

    Research: Relationships and Sexuality in ASD

    Dear all Aspies Central Members, I have only recently become a member of this forum, and would firstly like to thank all members for welcoming me to your online community. My name is Laura, and I am a PhD student at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. I am currently conducted a study...
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    Participate in Research!

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  20. SocOfAutism

    Autism Disclosure in the Workplace (study)

    I've been a member here for a little while, so I'm not dipping in with a study and then dipping out. I'm a sociologist studying autistic people in the workplace. I have a current study called Autism Disclosure in the Workplace. If you would like to participate, please check out my site at...
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