Everyday pain experiences in autistic young people

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Project end date: April 30, 2026

Autistic children and young adults are at a higher risk of pain, but very little is known about how autistic young people experience everyday pain. With the input of autistic individuals, the research team hopes to better understand pain experiences in the context of autism and to identify priorities for treatment and further research.

The researchers are looking to hear from autistic participants aged 8-25 who live in BC.

The participant and their families will fill out a baseline questionnaire. They will then receive surveys to complete, sent to their preferred phone number or email, three times a day, for two weeks. The daily surveys will ask about pain and pain-related experiences. Participants will receive a $20-60 gift card for their time.

Throughout the process, the participant’s privacy, comfort, and safety are a priority; they may skip any questions they’d like or exit the study at any time. Contact the research team at ASD&[email protected] or 604-875-2000 ext. 5445, to learn more!