My name is Allison Duncan and I am conducting a research study on the perceptions of isolation, seclusion, and restraints in schools. I’d be honored if you could post this somewhere for the public. The IRB approval is 2015-15.
If you or anyone you know has ever been placed into a restraint or a seclusion/isolation room in school or has been an employee who places/d students into restraints or seclusion/isolation rooms, please take 10 mins to complete this anonymous survey!
The Pediatric Pain, Health and Communication Lab (run by Dr. Meghan McMurtry) at the University of Guelph is currently recruiting participants for our research project: “Gathering Feedback on a Vaccination Social Story to Help Autistic Children and Their Caregivers.”
We are looking to gain feedback from: 1) autistic youth (ages 7-18 years) and their caregivers (18+); 2) professionals who work with autistic youth (e.g., occupational therapists); and 3) professionals who give vaccinations (e.g., nurses).
Participating would involve a screening phone call, the option to review our Social Story about vaccination before an interview (if desired), and then attending either an ~hour long virtual interview (for child-caregiver pairs) or focus group (for professionals) in which the Social Story is reviewed and then questions are asked about it (e.g., what do you like or dislike?).
Interested individuals can contact Olivia Dobson, the Graduate Student conducting the study, via email at [email protected]
Researchers at York University are investigating how autistic adults communicate with police officers in Canada. Findings from this study may be used to understand how police interactions with people on the autism spectrum can be improved. People living in Canada, aged 17 and older, who identify as being on the autism spectrum are eligible to participate. Participation is completely online and will take about 30 minutes. Participants will need access to a computer/tablet/smartphone with audio. Participants will be asked to view short video clips, answer written questions, and respond to surveys. Participants are eligible to receive a $10 e-gift card as appreciation for their participation. Upon completion of the survey, participants will receive a separate link to provide the email address they would like the e-gift card to be sent to. Individuals interested in participating may fill out the screener survey at this link: https://yorku.questionpro.ca/t/AB3uq9AZB3u32f
The purpose of the research is to explore the inclusion and exclusion of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Public Policy and Planning with a focus on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Planning and Preparedness at the community level in British Columbia. Adding to the difficulties Persons with Disabilities (PWD) encounter, Disaster and Emergency Management (DEM) professionals generally work on the assumption that Disaster Risk Reduction planning and preparedness must act for those affected, rather than including them. The directive approaches typical of DEM often fail to consider that people may have vulnerabilities and capabilities that can be magnified in emergency situations. Unfortunately, research suggests that emergency management agencies are not prepared to address the diverse needs of PWD and may not even be aware of those needs or their abilities to contribute but have many assumptions that affect planning.
As the research is focused on inclusion of persons with ASD, it will be participatory in nature with the aim of creating new knowledge and that is relevant to the community and the research participants. Therefore, the first step must be the positive act of inclusion in an exploration of inclusion itself, requiring that participants to be contributors rather than subjects. The ideal participant will be an English speaking adult who self-identifies (or has a diagnosis) of ASD and lives in either a rural or urban environment. Participation will consist of engaging in up to 2 unstructured Zoom focus groups, of up to 90 minutes each, and 1-2 individual interviews, of 1 hour each, over the space of about 6 months. The focus groups will discuss inclusion in general and disaster planning in particular. We are interested in your experiences and opinions, so please don’t be shy!
Benefits to participants include the empowerment attendant on having one’s voice heard and influencing change in the community. Benefits for society include the creation of a tool kit that will assist community disaster agencies to facilitate inclusion in their planning and operations. Research into how best to include the neurodiverse in public planning and policy development will create new knowledge that can be utilized to support, not just people with autism, but other marginalized groups and enrich society.
If you are interested in participating, please contact: Bill Sparling at [email protected]
The Autism in Education Lab (AEL) and Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab (ADDL) at SFU are recruiting participants for a study about the experiences of Autistic students in work-integrated learning (WIL) programs (e.g., co-op). For this study, we are interested in how work-integrated learning programs offered by postsecondary institutions could be more inclusive and accessible for Autistic students. This study was created by a team of Autistic and non-autistic research team members.
What do we want to know?
We are interested in better understanding the experiences of Autistic students navigating Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs.
Who are we looking for?
We are recruiting Autistic individuals who are currently completing a co-op placement or who previously participated in a co-op placement at SFU.
What to expect:
Participation in this study involves completing an online questionnaire and answering a series of questions about your WIL experiences. Your time commitment should you choose to participate will be approximately 1 hour. You will be compensated $20 for your time.
How to sign up:
For more information or if you are interested in participating, please contact us at [email protected] or fill out this registration form: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qaygnp2bPQp4PQ
This study was developed in collaboration with community members.
Research flyer for this study: https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/psychology/research/addl/CurrentStudyPics/Research_Flyer_Autistic_Students_WIL.pdf
Registration form for this study: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qaygnp2bPQp4PQ
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elina Birmingham ([email protected])
Co-Investigator: Dr. Grace Iarocci ([email protected])
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