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Everyday pain experiences in autistic young people
Project end date: December 31, 2025
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 complete a baseline questionnaire. They will then get surveys to complete sent to their phone number or email—as preferred—3 times a day, for 2 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 is a priority; they may skip any questions they’d like or exit the study at any time. Contact the research team at [email protected] or 604 875 2000 ext. 5445, to learn more!
Posted on July 19, 2024