Autism Information | Participating in Autism Research

Ongoing Research - Volunteers Needed

The inclusion of a Medical Genetics Consultation is becoming increasingly accepted and recognized as an important part of the standard of care in ASD diagnosis, evaluation and counselling. It is used to provide parents, families, individuals on the spectrum and health care providers with as much information as possible about causative factors involved in ASDs that may influence management and outcomes for people living with autism. The B.C. Autism Spectrum Interdisciplinary Research (ASPIRE) Team, needs your help to measure the value and impact of Medical Genetics Assessments for ASDs. | Details > (.pdf)

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children. Children with autism have higher rates of injury, emergency room visits, and hospital admissions than do typical children...
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Attention South Asian Parents and Caregivers
The purpose of the study is to gain a better understanding of South Asian families’ needs regarding treatment for their children diagnosed with autism, barriers they may face, and to gain a better understanding of how professionals can help South Asian children with autism.
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How do youth with Autism explore faces?
SFU is looking for youth between 8-17 years of age and their parents to participate in research studies on the exploration of faces. | Details > (.pdf)

Bullying and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Are you the parent of a child or youth who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or Autism?  Researchers from York University, Dr. Jonathan Weiss and Catherine Cappadocia, are conducting a nation wide study to investigate bullying experiences among children and youth diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  There is currently little research on this topic despite anecdotal evidence that suggests it is a very important issue for children and youth with ASD.  This study will identify factors that increase or decrease the likelihood of bullying and investigate the impact of bullying on the mental health of children with ASD. | Details > (.pdf)

Lexical Development in Monolingual and Bilingual Children with Autism
The University of British Columbia Department of Speech Language Pathology invites you to participate in research on the vocabulary of Chinese-English bilingual children with autism. Both Mandarin-English and Cantonese-English speakers are welcome. | Details > (.pdf)

The Meaning of Caregiving:
Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children with Disabilities
The University of British Columbia Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy invites you to volunteer for research on Chinese immigrants and the caregiving experience.
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Parental Acceptance of Treatments for Sleep Problems in Typically and
Atypically Developing Elementary School-Aged Children
Do you have a child who is 5 to 12 years old and attending Elementary School? Please take this 15 minute online survey for parents. | Details > (offsite Link).

UW Autism Study to Treat Infants without Symptoms
A study commencing at the University of Washington is designed to explore the effects of very early autism intervention by treating children who may display few or no obvious symptoms, but who do have a sibling diagnosed as on the spectrum. | Details >

Get Involved in Autism Research!
We are currently looking for youth between 11-18 years of age and their parents to participate in research studies on social competence. Some of these studies involve visiting our lab at the SFU Burnaby campus, while others may be completed online and over the phone without coming into the lab. | Details >

Youth and Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism
- ages 16 to 21 - families and professionals are invited to participate in project studying resiliency in youth and young adults with AS or HFA. | Details > (.pdf)