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.
Did You Struggle Feeding Your Child with Autism as an Infant? We Would Be Interested in Hearing Your Story.
Project end date: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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: April 30, 2025
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
Investigating Social Support as a Moderator of Affiliate Stigma and Depressive Symptoms in Caregivers of Autistic Children
Project end date: April 30, 2025
The study we are currently running is called The moderating effect of social support: Experiences of affiliate stigma and depressive symptoms in caregivers of autistic children. We are interested in how experienced stigma and social support affect the mood of caregivers of children with autism.... Read More
Developing a Virtual Mental Health Framework to Support School-Age Children on the Autism Spectrum (e-MH)
Project end date: April 30, 2025
As the study enters the interview phase, the team is inviting clinicians to participate in more in-depth discussions. We would like to gather the experiences clinicians who have recommended e-MH support for autistic children, in these interviews. If you are open to being interviewed and would like... Read More
Children and Youth with Support Needs: Tell us your Participation Preferences for The Family Voices Project
Project end date: April 30, 2025
The Family Support Institute of BC is currently collecting responses to the initial engagement preferences survey for the Family Voices Project. All parents and caregivers of children and youth with support needs are invited to share their participation preferences by taking this survey:... Read More
A study of accessibility barriers in the built environment, transportation, and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)
Project end date: April 30, 2025
Commissioned by Accessibility Standards Canada, the New Brunswick Community College Information and Communication Technologies Research team is researching barriers related to accessibility in the built environment, transportation, and ICT. NBCC-ICTR is conducting online interviews / surveys... Read More
Calling for Adolescent Perspectives on the PEERS Social Skills Program
Project end date: April 30, 2025
PEERS is one of the few evidence-based social skills interventions for adolescents on the spectrum. However, neurodiversity advocates have been increasingly critical of the use of social skills programs for folks on the spectrum, due to the potentially negative social-emotional consequences of... Read More
Study on Adult Autism Diagnostic Assessment
Project end date: April 30, 2025
The Anxiety Stress and Autism Program (ASAP Lab), directed by Dr. Connor Kerns, is currently recruiting autistic adults and clinical professionals for an upcoming study! The goal of this study is to establish a consensus between both autistic adults and expert clinicians around ideal assessment... Read More
The Pathways to an Autism Diagnosis Study
Project end date: April 30, 2025
It is very difficult for both parents and autistic individuals to seek out a diagnosis in Canada. For this reason, the Cognisant Lab is conducting a study at Wilfrid Laurier University to try to better understand common obstacles that people face and to understand the pathway that is followed... Read More
Testing a new technology to help manage sound sensitivity
Project end date: April 30, 2025
We are recruiting autistic youth (ager 12 years and up) and adults (19 years and older) who have specific issues with sound sensitivity to test new technology to help manage challenges with sounds About the Study: Participation in this study will be divided into three sessions: Session 1: You will... Read More
Decolonizing Childhood Disability: Exploring the Healthcare Experiences of Racialized Children with Disabilities from the Perspective of Policy, Patients, Parents, Health Providers, and Health Policymakers
Project end date: April 30, 2025
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED Healthcare experiences of parents/caregivers and children and youth who are racialized or a Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Colour (BIPOC) with a disability/ies Are you: 12-24 years of age, living in Canada and self-identify as 1) racialized, Black, Indigenous,... Read More
Job Interview Experiences of Autistic Adults
Project end date: July 31, 2025
Job Interview Experiences of Autistic Adults: Towards More Inclusive and Accessible Hiring Practices What do we want to know? We are interested in better understanding the job interview experiences of autistic adults. Further information is needed to better understand how job... Read More
Culturally Responsive Family Centered Positive Behaviour Support Group Parent Training for Chinese Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Project end date: June 1, 2025
Study Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a culturally responsive group parent training model of Family Centered Positive Behaviour Support (FCPBS) with new immigrant Chinese families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). That is, whether the group parent... Read More