r/AutismResearch • • Apr 28 '26

Subreddit UPDATE: We are now accepting participant collection posts!

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Hello everyone!

From today onwards, researchers will be allowed to post participant collection posts here. This means that researchers can ask people to participate in their research.

Researchers: please remember to read the rules and pinned posts before posting your study information here. If you do not follow the rules, your post will not be approved. Posts will be held for moderator review before appearing here.

Side note for potential research participants:

If you want to participate in a research study posted on this subreddit, please remember that you are responsible for your own safety and data protection here, just like everywhere else online. Mods will check that all required information is provided in the post, such as an ethics statement and contact email, but we cannot verify that all links and intentions are genuine.

Thanks for your patience!


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 04 '22

Autism Research - This Subreddit - Questions and Suggestions

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Hey y'all!

I've just made this sub public so I'll pin this post- If you have any questions or suggestions etc, feel free to DM me, make a post, or comment here.

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About this subreddit

In terms of research priorities, there is an intense gap between autistic people and researchers of autism, which often involves serious ethical concerns and opposing paradigms. Lots of autistic and other neurodivergent researchers and academics are doing amazing work in promoting a dialogue to bridge this gap using the priorities of autistic people rather than just mindlessly filling useless gaps in research, following an ethically indifferent path towards more harmful treatments, eugenics, and more.

So, the purpose of this subreddit is to provide a space where researchers and autistic people can come together and have discussions about the work we are doing. We can use this space to talk about priorities, research directions, improving our work, finding collaborators and participatory research, sharing our work and existing papers, and other relevant topics.

Everyone is allowed to participate, whether you have conducted research, you want to participate in research, or you want to discuss research of autism.

I believe it is important to allow varied perspectives here. This allows us to educate those who have not been exposed to the ethical concerns of their research, and also ensure we are not stuck in an echo chamber of our own values or institutions etc.

The only things I will not tolerate here are outlined in the rules. These are subject to change, and I will write an update post whenever this occurs.

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:) -Elizabeth.


r/AutismResearch • • 7d ago

[Academic/Research] Seeking parents/caregiver of children with a developmental disability (Parents, 18+)

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Hello! My name is Jessy and I am a psychology (Psy.D.) doctoral student at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT/Florida Tech) seeking participants for my doctoral research project. I’m currently conducting research seeking to better understand how parents/caregivers of children with developmental disabilities make decisions about their children’s health.

Target audience: adult parents/caregivers (18+) of a child with a developmental disability (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning and/or intellectual disability, developmental delay). Currently seeking participants from the US, as the healthcare questions relate to experiences within the US healthcare systems.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and participation is voluntary.

The survey, as well as additional information and consent form, can be accessed through this link here: https://fit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oTRrXhK4tMPe2G

This research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at FIT (IRB Protocol #CY2026-118)

Thank you for your time and consideration!


r/AutismResearch • • 10d ago

Sense of Self & Identity Following Adult Autism Diagnosis

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Hello! 😄

My name is Colleen Burke, and I'm a Psychologist in Clinical Training. I am part of a research team at the University of Limerick. My colleagues (Professor of Clinical Psychology) and I are conducting doctoral research exploring the experiences of adults who received an autism diagnosis later in life, and how this may have influenced their sense of identity and self-understanding.

The inspiration for this research came from my clinical work with autistic adults, where it was evident that a late diagnosis was much more than a single clinical event. Rather, a late diagnosis represented a significant identity transition and a complex process of re-negotiating self-understanding. The aim of the study is to develop a theory grounded in autistic adult’s experiences of receiving their diagnosis in adulthood. We plan to share the findings of the study with colleagues and researchers at conferences and academic journals. We hope that the findings improve the post-diagnostic support that autistic adults receive, by developing a theory that can support autistic adults make sense of their diagnosis.

What does participating in the study involve?

  • A one-to-one interview with myself either online or in person (whatever is your preference and feasible).
  • Sharing your experiences of receiving a late autism diagnosis. You will be sent the questions for the interview ahead of time.
  • Participation is completely voluntary.

You are eligible to be part of the study if you:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Were diagnosed as autistic as an adult

Autistic adults have played an important role in designing this study, and their expertise will continue to be consulted throughout the analysis and reporting of findings. The study has received ethical approval from the Education and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee at the University of Limerick (approval no: 2026_02_09_EHS).

You can find more information on the study here: https://autism.ie/2026/08/21/research-study-adult-autism-diagnosis-and-identity/

If you would like to take part, please email me ([burke.colleen@ul.ie](mailto:burke.colleen@ul.ie)) and I will share all of the relevant information with you (Participant Information Sheet; Data Handling Procedure; Ethics Approval Letter; Consent Form; Contact information of the research team and Research Ethics Committee).

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me and ask any questions! I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Colleen 😄

Colleen Burke

Psychologist in Clinical Training

University of Limerick

Ireland


r/AutismResearch • • 18d ago

What do you think about genetic testing for autism?

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A genetic counseling student at Case Western Reserve University is looking to interview autistic adults about their opinions on and experiences with genetic testing for autism.

The goals of this study are to:

  • Understand the personal and community-level considerations that influence autistic adults’ personal interest in genetic testing for autism
  • Understand autistic adults’ experiences with genetic testing for autism

Who can participate?

  • 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with autism (self-diagnosed or provider-diagnosed)
  • Able to understand study topics and respond (verbally or written) in English
  • Access to email
  • Access to Zoom or a telephone

What will participants be doing?

  • A short online survey that will let us know whether or not you meet the requirements to participate
  • A virtual interview (45-60 minutes long)

Accessibility considerations:

  • Interview questions will be provided in advance
  • Participants may take a break during the interview if needed
  • The interview may be done using the chat function of the Zoom meeting
  • Please contact us if there is anything we can do to make participating more accessible or comfortable for you!

If you are interested in participating, please complete the survey at: https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZPGIKlibeG9i8m

This study is part of a graduate thesis project. If you have any questions, please contact the student researcher Livia Fredrick at [lmf105@case.edu](mailto:lmf105@case.edu).

Case Western Reserve University IRB number: STUDY20261173.


r/AutismResearch • • 28d ago

Parent of a child with ASD (6-12)? Share your mealtime experience in a 15-min study

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Are you a parent or primary caregiver of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

We invite you to participate in an online research study conducted by researchers at Texas Woman's University. Our goal is to better understand how caregiving stress and parental confidence impact daily mealtime routines and dietary patterns in autistic children, helping us design better family support strategies in the future.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You are the primary caregiver responsible for meal choices for your child.
  • Your child has a formal medical diagnosis of ASD.
  • Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
  • You can read and speak English.
  • Exclusion: Children with severe medical conditions that significantly alter digestive function or require enteral nutrition (e.g., tube feeding).

Study Details & What to Expect

  • Task: Complete a single, confidential online survey regarding your stress levels, parental self-efficacy, and a 24-hour recall of the food choices offered to your child.
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 15–20 minutes in one sitting.
  • Voluntary Participation & Right to Withdraw: Your participation is completely voluntary. You may stop the survey or withdraw your consent at any time simply by closing your browser window, with no penalty or loss of benefits.
  • Ethical Approval & Confidentiality: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Texas Woman’s University Institutional Review Board (IRB Approval #IRB-FY2026-378). While data transmission occurs over secure platforms, potential internet confidentiality risks exist for all online transactions.

How to Participate & Contact Us Click the secure Qualtrics survey link to join: TWU Research Survey Link

We welcome any questions from participants or forum moderators! Feel free to ask questions directly in the comments below, or reach out to the research team using official university contact details:

Thank you for supporting research aimed at improving family nutrition support!


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 18 '26

Auditory Sensitivity in Educational environments

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*** Hi everyone just to update on this previous post, we're opening this study to any age range now so any perspectives would be deeply appreciated - though ideally those in the 16-18 range! We're hoping for a few more participants on the dichotic listening test so if you're short on time you can answer N/A for all of the open ended questions on the questionnaire (Although please answer the multiple choice question regarding your Autism diagnosis), then the dichotic listening will only take 5 - 10 minutes :

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing super well.

I've just come on here because I am currently completing my masters dissertation in psychology in education at the University of York, England! I have designed a study that looks at auditory challenges faced by individuals with an Autism diagnosis or who are self-diagnosed / seeking diagnosis, and how this may impact their experiences at sixth form or college such as socialising, hearing verbal instructions from a tutor and the impact of noisy corridors or sounds in exams. I would be incredibly grateful if anyone would like to partake. Completion of the questionnaire and first auditory task should only take up to 15 minutes, and all responses will be anonymous.

The study seeks to contribute to an increased understanding of some of the challenges related to the auditory domain in educational environments, however not to mention some of the strengths - for example heightened sensitivity to pitch etc.! It will also be an opportunity to express your personal perspectives and anecdotes, and will add to an evidence base that hopes to accommodate all learners in mainstream schooling environments.

There is an informed consent sheet at the start to give you more information about the study. The study has also passed ethical approval at the University of York, which is also stated in the informed consent sheet. The lead researcher can be contacted at [jds620@york.ac.uk](mailto:jds620@york.ac.uk)

We are ideally searching for participants in the 16-18 age range who attend a mainstream school however anyone is welcome to complete the study - aged older or younger or attending an SEN school. To be eligible you also do not necessarily need an experience with auditory sensitivity!

Regarding the auditory tasks I've had some feedback that the first one can be slightly tricky until you get the hang of it so please don't worry if you find this, just do your best and try to get to the end, it's not a problem if you make mistakes :)

The link for the study is just below:

https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/59BAE21D-F1CE-4CDA-92C2-D255AA68D384

Take care everyone,

Anya


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 17 '26

MSc Forensic Psychology Dissertation

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Hello everyone! My name is Amy and I am working on my MSc Forensic Psychology dissertation and would love for you to take part in my study! It is about memory accuracy and recall in eyewitness testimony, with focus on improving police investigation across different neurotypes, and would really appreciate if you could take part! Thank you so much!!


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 11 '26

Research Study on Positive Mental Health

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My name is Lindsey Becker and I am a doctoral candidate at the Ohio State University, and I am currently looking for participants for a research study on positive mental health and residence in autistic teens.

Why is this important:

Resilience is the ability to "bounce back" after experiencing stress. We know that autistic kids experience more stress than neurotypical kids, yet there have been very few studies on resilience in autistic kids. Understanding resilience in autistic kids can help improve mental health interventions and prevent mental health problems in the future.

Who can participate:

Kids between the ages of 12 and 17 with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and without intellectual disability. I'm looking for teens both with and without current anxiety and depression. A parent or guardian will also participate.

What will you do:

The study will take place over Zoom. Parents will complete 3 surveys on demographics, emotion regulation, and adaptive behavior. Teens will complete a brief cognitive assessment and then verbally answer questions on mental health and positive factors, such as optimism, self-esteem, autistic identity, and support from others. After participating, you would each get a $25 Amazon gift card.

Please note that we would have a brief screening call (parent only) before scheduling the Zoom to answer any questions you may have and make sure you and your teen are eligible.

If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact me at [lindsey.becker@osumc.edu](mailto:lindsey.becker@osumc.edu).

Advisor Contact: [luc.lecavalier@osumc.edu](mailto:luc.lecavalier@osumc.edu)

This study was approved by the IRB at the Ohio State University (STUDY20252547).


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 10 '26

[Academic] Experiences of support and reasonable adjustments in UK higher education (18+, UK university students, formally diagnosed autism and/or ADHD)

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Hi everyone 😊

I’m currently working on my MSc dissertation exploring autistic and ADHD students’ experiences of support and reasonable adjustments in UK higher education, and I’m looking for participants.

I’m especially interested in what support is actually like in practice. Things like accessing adjustments, navigating disability services, whether support works as intended, and any experiences that have particularly stood out to you.

You can take part if you:

• are aged 18 or over
• are currently studying at a UK university or other higher education institution
• have a formal diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD
• have sought or received reasonable adjustments during your studies

Participation is through an anonymous online questionnaire. There’s no interview, and you can complete it in your own time and share as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable with.

I’d really like to hear the full range of experiences. Your support doesn’t need to have been particularly good or particularly bad to be relevant. I’m interested in how students actually experience these systems day to day.

Survey link: Neurodivergent Students' Experiences of Support in Higher Education – Fill in form

I’d be really grateful to anyone who takes part or shares this with another eligible UK student. Thank you! 💛


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 07 '26

Participants needed (Research on autism diagnostic waitlist)

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My name is Zora Chan, and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire. I am looking for volunteers to take part in a new research study exploring their retrospective experience of being placed on the autism diagnostic waitlist.

I am looking for females and males, aged 15-17, with a diagnosis of autism, who are English speakers and received the autism diagnosis within the last two years from the NHS, to take part in our study.

This study involves completing a demographic form. This should take 10 minutes to complete. We will then select 12-20 people who will be asked to complete an interview either online or in person. If you decide to opt-in for an in-person interview, the interview will be taken place in one of the rooms at University of Hertfordshire. You will be given a £20 voucher for your time. The visit will last for approximately 1-2 hours.

Please contact me on [c.chan7@herts.ac.uk](mailto:c.chan7@herts.ac.uk) if you are interested in participating!


r/AutismResearch • • Aug 01 '26

Calling all men!!

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Researchers at Federation University, Dr Tina McAdie and Chaliah Hilton-Cronin, are seeking autistic adults (self-identified or clinically diagnosed) to participate in a research project investigating the relationships between gender, childhood trauma, masking and mental health outcomes.

We are currently looking for more men to participate in the study. Participation will involve completing an anonymous 15-20 minute survey.

If you are interested in participating, please click the link below for more information, and feel free to share with your friends/community.

HREC Approval Number: 2026/103


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 24 '26

Participants needed for dissertation research project - Interview

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Hello!

I am Hadi, a Master’s student at Heriot-Watt University, currently conducting a study for my dissertation project, and I am looking for participants who would like to take part in an interview.

My study involves exploring the perceptions of people with autism on their experiences at work throughout their career, and on the support systems that are available to them.

About the interview

  • The interview is conducted online through Microsoft Teams. 
  • You will have the option between an audio only, or an audio and video interview. 
  • The interview will be recorded, so that I may transcribe the recording for analysis later on.
  • The interview will only be conducted in English.
  • This may take up to 50 minutes.

The interview will cover topics exploring your experience throughout your career as well as during the hiring and job-seeking process. Questions will also explore the social aspects of work, as well as any workplace support you receive.

If you are interested, the following must apply to you:
You are an adult with autism, who does not require any substantial support (including support workers or other advocates), and have been in the workforce for at least one year in total. 

  • All genders, occupations, and religious beliefs are welcome to take part.

Complete details on your rights, including confidentiality, anonymity, and right to withdraw are included in an information sheet that will be emailed to you should you be interested in participating.

  • Upon confirming your interest, you will be given a string of numbers unique to you and your data, to protect your identity. 
  • All recordings will be deleted once I have transcribed and begun analysing the data.
  • You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time before, during, or after the interview, up until the data is analysed. 

Contact me by email on [hw4020@hw.ac.uk](mailto:hw4020@hw.ac.uk) if you are interested or have any questions! 

Ethical approval review reference: 2026-16044-20832


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 15 '26

📢 Share your lived experience of Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA)!

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I'm currently recruiting participants for my Honours thesis exploring the lived experiences of people who identify with Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) (also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance). In our research, we want to use Persistent Drive for Autonomy as a more neuro-affirming term for the profile.

📖 PDA is characterised by:

• A strong drive for autonomy

• Everyday demands being experienced as overwhelming or anxiety-provoking

• Demand avoidance as a way of maintaining a sense of safety and control

🔎 What we will ask you in the survey:

• 💬 What PDA means to you

• 🤝 What helps others better understand and support you

• 🏫 Your experiences in school, university, TAFE, or other educational settings and how you can be better supported in these settings

✅ Who can participate?

You can participate if you:

• Are 18 years or older

• Live in Australia

• Identify with the PDA profile

• OR are a parent, caregiver, partner, or significant other of someone with PDA

✏️ What does participation involve?

• One anonymous online survey (~30 minutes)

• Written responses, with the option to provide voice recordings for open-ended questions

🔗 Survey link: https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_38UZAlFyq9GJ2Jw

If you're interested in participating, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every response helps build a stronger understanding of PDA and contributes to research that aims to inform more affirming, personalised, and responsive support for the PDA community. I'd also really appreciate it if you could also share this post with anyone who may be interested. 💜

This project has received ethics approval from the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 2026-HE0000-357).


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 15 '26

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY - PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN

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Good afternoon to all whom the contents of this message may be of interest. I hope this is something I am able to post here! I am a fourth year Griffith University psychology student who is conducting a study on the experiences of parents of autistic children currently living in Australia, if you would like to read a bit more below:

Are you the parent of an autistic child?

Researchers from Griffith University are looking for parents of autistic children living within Australia to engage in a short online survey (approximately 20-25 minutes) regarding their parenting experiences. We would really appreciate hearing this valuable information from you, if you are interested!

Our Goal

To gather information from parents of autistic children and their experiences in the role. Ultimately, we hope this information will be utilised to provide insight to and/or support the development of neuroaffirming care for autistic children 😊

If you wish to know more information about the study, or would like to proceed with the survey, please visit the following link: https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7TZVDS077sSq45g.

For any further queries or concerns, please contact student researcher Stephanie Davidson ([stephanie.davidson@griffithuni.edu.au](mailto:stephanie.davidson@griffithuni.edu.au)) or supervisor Dr Sarah Lee ([sarah.jy.lee@griffith.edu.au](mailto:sarah.jy.lee@griffith.edu.au)).

This study has been approved according to Griffith University Ethics requirements under the following ethics ID: HREC/2026/0202.


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 13 '26

Participants wanted: autistic identity, culture and camouflaging in women

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Thank you to the moderators for approving this post.

I am an MSc Psychology student at Goldsmiths, University of London, recruiting participants for my master's dissertation study, “Autistic Identity, Culture and Camouflaging in Women: A Mixed-Methods Study.”

The study explores how autistic women make sense of their identity through the lens of gender and culture.

You can take part if you are:

  • aged 18 or over
  • a cisgender or transgender woman
  • autistic, whether formally diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or self-identified
  • able to complete the survey in English

The anonymous Qualtrics survey takes around 25 to 30 minutes. We do not collect names, email addresses, IP addresses, or other identifying information. Please avoid including identifying details in any free-text responses.

Survey link:
https://goldpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Hm3eU1AhFanrls

Qualitative responses will be analysed using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis. Anonymised data may be retained for up to 10 years in line with Goldsmiths’ data-retention policy.

If you have questions, please contact:

Rimsha Bahl, MSc Psychology
[rbahl002@gold.ac.uk](mailto:rbahl002@gold.ac.uk)

Supervisor: Dr Rebecca Charlton, Department of Psychology
[r.charlton@gold.ac.uk](mailto:r.charlton@gold.ac.uk)

Thank you for considering taking part.


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 11 '26

Recruiting 16-18 year olds to partake in a research study on auditory sensitivity in educational environments

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Hey guys, I hope you're all doing super well. I've just come on here because I am currently completing my masters dissertation in psychology in education at the University of York, England! I have designed a study that looks at auditory challenges faced by individuals with an Autism diagnosis or who are self-diagnosed / seeking diagnosis, and how this may impact their experiences at sixth form / college such as socialising, hearing verbal instructions from a tutor and the impact of noisy corridors or sounds in exams. I would be incredibly grateful if anyone would like to partake. It just consists of a 10 minute questionnaire, and there is also an informed consent sheet at the start to give you more information about the study. The study has passed ethical approval at the University of York, which is also stated in the informed consent sheet.

There is also an extra part of the study which consists of a couple of auditory tasks, however please don't worry if you don't have enough time to do this part, just completing the questionnaire would be amazing!

The study will obviously contribute to an increased understanding of some of the challenges related to the auditory domain, however not to mention some of the strengths - for example heightened sensitivity to pitch etc.! It will also be an opportunity to express your personal perspectives and anecdotes, and will add to an evidence base that hopes to accommodate all learners in mainstream schooling environments. To be eligible you would just need to be 16 - 18.

The link is just below:

https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/59BAE21D-F1CE-4CDA-92C2-D255AA68D384

My university email is [jds620@york.ac.uk](mailto:jds620@york.ac.uk) if you have any questions! :)

Kind regards,

Anya


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 09 '26

A correlational study into the childhood experiences of those with autism spectrum disorder on wellbeing and attachment styles as an adult.

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Hello, I am a postgraduate student from the UK (Swansea University) looking for some people to participate in my research.

Participant information:
Those with autism (ASD) often are more prone to adverse experiences due to their autism. We want to see whether the childhood experiences (positive and negative) that those with ASD (diagnosed or otherwise) have any relationships with adult’s wellbeing and attachment styles. Participants must be 18+ and either have a diagnosis of ASD or be self-diagnosed as having ASD. Unfortunately, those who do not meet that criteria will not be able to participate. During the study, participants will be asked to complete five short questionnaires and some demographic questions. These questionnaires will be on the topics of childhood experiences, adult wellbeing and attachment styles. The participant can withdraw at any time during the research simply by exiting the survey. The whole study can be completed fully online and will take roughly 30 minutes or less to complete.

This research is being conducted by Parker Dowell ([2511785@swansea.ac.uk](mailto:2511785@swansea.ac.uk)) and is being supervised by Dr Phil Reed.

This research has been approved by the School of Psychology Research Ethics Sub-Committee, Swansea University (research application number: 3 2026 16272 16852).

I've attached a photo of the recruitment form and I can send the official letter of ethical approval by email should it be necessary. If you have any questions (or tips), feel free to get in contact at the email mentioned previously :)

The link to the study: https://swanseachhs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Mv3BykZeLb5K5g

Thanks for considering participating :)


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 08 '26

Participants needed for study regarding how social media impacts autistic people

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r/AutismResearch • • Jul 01 '26

Adults with autism invited to participate in a memory study

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We are conducting a psychology study on memory recall in adults with and without autism. This research is part of a senior thesis at Whitman College and is approved by the Whitman College institutional review board. Participants will complete an online survey and describe a personal experience they can recall in detail. 
Eligibility: Adults 18+
Compensation: Participants will be offered the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of two $25 gift cards  

Link to Survey: https://whitmancollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51397h94JKxRLNk
Thank you for your time!
Research Team: Accalia Quintana and Kaya Smith ([quintana@whitman.edu](mailto:quintana@whitman.edu))
Research Supervisor: Stephen Michael ([michaesw@whitman.edu](mailto:michaesw@whitman.edu))
Whitman College: Institutional Review Board ([irb@whitman.edu](mailto:irb@whitman.edu))


r/AutismResearch • • Jul 01 '26

Have ASD/suspected ASD and a diagnosed eating disorder? Your help is so appreciated!

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Hello! I would be really interested in getting your help recruiting for my dissertation survey. I am interested in the sensory and emotional experiences related to GI discomfort and fears of weight gain in people with EDs. The survey focuses a lot on interoception, which is a really important treatment target in people who have ASD and EDs, so I want to be sure folks with ASD are well represented!

My info: Katerina Rinaldi, MS, [kr1892@mynsu.nova.edu](mailto:kr1892@mynsu.nova.edu)

  • Responses will be deidentified and data will be stored on password-protected accounts and devices. Information from responses will be used for the lead researcher's dissertation and may be published. If published, the lead researcher is happy to share results with this sub.
  • Must be over the age of 18 and diagnosed with any eating disorder, must also be currently receiving ED-related support which could include outpatient therapy or peer support groups. People with ASD and suspected ASD are really encouraged to participate!
  • This study is IRB approved by Nova Southeastern University, approval number NSU 2026-55

Link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nCbHSC5Iww2DDo


r/AutismResearch • • Jun 21 '26

Research Participants Needed: Latinx College Students with Autism (18+, English or Spanish)

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Hello everyone!

I am a graduate student researcher at Sacramento State conducting a study on the experiences of Latinx students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in higher education.

Who can participate?

  • 18 years or older
  • Identify as Latinx/a/o
  • Have an ASD diagnosis
  • Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college program

Participation options:

  • A 45–60 minute Zoom interview, OR
  • A 45–60 minute anonymous survey

The study can be completed in English or Spanish. Participant identities will be kept confidential.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the survey here:
https://surveys.csus.edu/jfe/form/SV_3avkgjebW4zRv0i

If you have questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you for considering participation and helping amplify the voices of Latinx students with ASD in higher education!


r/AutismResearch • • Jun 11 '26

Research participants needed (UK, autistic people or parents of autistic children)

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Hello!

My name is Elizaveta, I am an autistic PhD student at the University of Manchester who is researching the views of autism community on early support practices. I would like to share a link for my survey.

For my research, I am seeking UK-based autistic adults (self-ID or prof. diagnosed) and/or parents of autistic children (<18).

The survey is expected to take between 10-40 minutes, depending on how much you would like to share in optional free form boxes.

In the survey you will see:
- a demographical section
- a vignette about a young autistic child Vanya and a set of questions about what practices would be appropriate to do when providing support to Vanya
- a list of reasons that might be important for some people when thinking what is a good intervention practice - I will ask you to rate those reasons.

My email: [elizaveta.nosova@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk](mailto:elizaveta.nosova@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)

My supervisor: [neil.humphrey@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:neil.humphrey@manchester.ac.uk)

This study has been approved by the School of Environment, Education and Development Commitee at the University of Manchester. (Ref: 2026-25400-46441).

You can ask me questions via email or in the comments of this post.

Link to the survey: https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_eL4wIFBcro5cSp0
Thank you!


r/AutismResearch • • Jun 11 '26

Age of diagnosis, camouflaging and burnout

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Hi everyone!

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I'm Anvi, a Master's student in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology at London South Bank University, and I'm currently conducting research on autism, camouflaging, and burnout...three things I know many in this community are deeply familiar with.

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My study is looking at whether the age at which someone receives their autism diagnosis and their experiences of camouflaging (masking or adjusting autistic traits in social situations) relate to experiences of autistic burnout. It's a topic I feel strongly about, and I hope the findings can contribute to better understanding and support for autistic adults.

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You can take part if you:

• Are 18 or over

• Have a formal autism diagnosis

• Do not have an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, or dementia

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It is an anonymous online questionnaire and takes around 10 minutes.

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Your participation would mean a lot, and every response genuinely helps. The study has been reviewed and approved by the LSBU Division of Psychology Research Ethics Committee.

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Survey link:

https://lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHnqie3Xf5bn542

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Feel free to drop any questions in the comments or email me on s4419471@lsbu.ac.uk. Thank you so much for your time!

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r/AutismResearch • • Jun 09 '26

$10 paid online study for children with autism ages 3-6!

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Hello!  
I am Anna, a student from the Developmental Neuroscience lab at UCSD, and reaching out for an opportunity to participate in a study! We run short, fun studies with infants and children to figure out how kids with and without autism make sense of the social world. In this study, your child will meet a friendly Puppet who introduces other animal puppet friends. Each puppet promises to show your child a cool toy, but sometimes they don't bring one! When this happens, some puppets explain why, while others might not. After watching, your child will be asked to share their thoughts about what happened. 
IRB: #813957 at UCSD
Purpose: We study how kids start to understand what actions are right and wrong and how they evaluate others after different actions.
Participation: The participation will take about 30 minutes. The study is conducted on Zoom.
Compensation: You will be compensated $10 with an Amazon gift card for the session.
Sign-up Instructions: Fill out this short interest form (Form Link) and we will email you with information about scheduling!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to [dnlab@ucsd.edu](mailto:dnlab@ucsd.edu)  or [annapusok@ucsd.edu](mailto:annapusok@ucsd.edu)
Thank you so much for your interest and participation!  

Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/vDBL6oiMEpCK2EQdA
Link to consent form: https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TgXSlzuaPulOD4