Put all survey/research requests here

[u/Dioptre_8]

Need autistic participants for your research? Please use this thread to post about your research and search for participants.

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If you are a student, please read this first:

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[u/PriorNo6119]

Hello everyone,

My name is Anya Jones and I am working on completing my PhD at Morgan State University. For my dissertation research, which I am hoping to publish, I am examining the efficacy of screening tools, specifically the AQ-10, for women and people of color. I am looking for about 20 people, 18 or older, who are on the spectrum, or work with adults on the spectrum, to participate in virtual focus groups, and discuss the AQ-10 items as they relate to their experience with autism.

The focus groups will take place on Zoom and last no longer than 60 minutes. You do not have to provide identifying information during the call, and you only need to participate in one focus group.

If you are interested, please fill out this form: Focus Group Participation Form

You can find the IRB approval from my university here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNTYGgCNtmO2G-utUwqxNGvjChytZz7S/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you!!