Participate in Autism Research
Ongoing Autism Research – Volunteers Needed
Below is a listing of university affiliated research projects which autistic individuals, parents, and community professionals may be interested in exploring.
Researchers are invited to submit your research project using this online form. Submission may take up to one week to post.
Please read your submission carefully, and check for spelling or other errors. ACT does not edit postings.
ACT reserves the right to request ethics approval for projects and not to post projects submitted.
Integration of therapy dogs into education sessions
Project end date: Ongoing project
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are looking for children with autism spectrum disorder/ autistic children (diagnosed or suspected) between the ages of 3-7 years to participate in a new study to better understand how to best integrate therapy dogs into education sessions. The... Read More
Did You Struggle Feeding Your Child with Autism as an Infant? We Would Be Interested in Hearing Your Story.
Project end date: Ongoing project
If you are a mother to a child ages 2-10 years old with an Autism diagnosis who had difficulty feeding at 0-12 months of age, you may be able to take part in this research study! Contact principal investigator: Amy Campbell at... Read More
Exploring autistic experiences in, and perspectives on speech-language therapy: A Survey
Project end date: Ongoing project
Researchers from Western University are seeking autistic adults and parents/caregivers of autistic individuals residing in Canada for participation in a brief survey to share their experiences and opinions regarding speech-language pathology (SLP) services for autistic children and youth.... Read More
Does a Father's exposure to environmental factors influence the risk for autism in his children?
Project end date: Ongoing project
Genetic studies have identified about 100 candidate genes for autism, yet most cases are unexplained. The rising rates of autism suggest that gene environment interactions may be implicated in paternal factors associated with autism in children. In support of this possibility older father’s,... Read More
SCHEMA Study: Autistic Adult Participants Needed for UBC Study
Project end date: Ongoing project
Study Title: The Social Communication, Historical Experiences, Memory and Affect (SCHEMA) Study Description: SCHEMA is a three-part study that includes one in-person visit at UBC (1-2 hours) involving eye tracking and two online sessions (45 minutes each). The study takes approximately 3.5 hours... Read More
Exploring the Social Validity of the PEERS® Social Skills Program for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Project end date: Ongoing project
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how adolescents on the autism spectrum view the PEERS® program. The PEERS® program is a social skills program designed for adolescents on the autism spectrum. Adolescents’ views will help us determine whether the PEERS® program is viewed as... Read More
Adapting screen-time management guidelines into individualized behavioural programs for families of children with autism
Project end date: Ongoing project
We are recruiting families of children aged 5 to 12 years old with autism spectrum disorder. About the study: Screen-based technologies such as television, computers, video games, tablets etc. have become standard tools in education, health, recreation, and social contexts for children with autism.... Read More
Sensory Experiences in Autism
Project end date: Ongoing project
Do you ever wonder how different sounds and noises impact your daily life? We are conducting a study to explore sensory experiences in autistic (or not) individuals, with diverse backgrounds. It’s a chance to share your unique perspectives and contribute to our understanding of sensory... Read More
The Type of Passion and Optimal Functionning in Autism
Project end date: Ongoing project
One of the diagnostic criteria for autism is the presence of interests that are atypical in intensity or focus. These are often perceived by parents and caregivers as harmful, and are targets for autism interventions. Yet their consequences are still poorly understood, and not reported by autistic... Read More
Identifying barriers to healthcare for minority-language speakers on the autism spectrum through stakeholder engagement
Project end date: Ongoing project
Minority-language speakers (M-LS) face barriers in accessing and using healthcare. Such disparities have been reported across several conditions, including in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. Few studies have examined the barriers faced by minority-language children on the... Read More