Exploring the lived experiences of autistic teens living with an autistic parent

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Project end date: April 30, 2026

About the study:

We are conducting an interview-based study to better understand autistic adolescents’ experiences living with an autistic parent. Our goal is to better understand their perspectives and the dynamics of families with a shared autistic identity. 

Eligibility:

Teens must: 1) be 13 to 18 years old with a formal autism diagnosis, 2) be living in Canada with at least one autistic parent, and 3) be aware of their own and their parent’s autistic identity.

What is involved:

• An online Zoom interview between the teen and a researcher (45-90 minutes). Accommodations are available. 
• A brief 5-minute online demographic questionnaire.

Participating families will receive a $25CAD e-gift card of their choice (Starbucks, Amazon, Uber).

Interested participants can learn more about the study and share their interest by filling out a 2-3 minute screener survey using this link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08SmUtkS5XlvF6S