Participating in Autism Research

Ongoing Autism Research - Volunteers Needed

Below is a listing of university affiliated research projects which parents may be interested in exploring.

Parental Selection of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Autistic Children 
The goal of this study is to try and understand how parents choose to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for their children with autism.
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Strength and Resiliency in Chilren with Asperger's syndrome 
Looking for children 8-12 years of age and their families who live in the Vancouver area and who have been diagnosed with AS to participate in this important study over the summer months.
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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.
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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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Does your child or teenage love trains?
Simon Fraser University Department of Psychology is looking for children and youth (6-19 years) who have a special interest in trains.
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Wanted: Teens & Young Adults for Online Study Simon Fraser University Department of Psychology is looking for teens and young adults (13-21 years) for an online study.
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 Does your preschool child like computers??
Simon Fraser University Department of Psychology is looking for preschool children (3-6 years) to play some fun and interactive computer games.
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How do youth with autism explore faces?
Simon Fraser University Department of Psychology is looking for youth between 5-24 years of age and their parents to participate in research studies on the exploration of faces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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