Analysis of Challenges Faced by Working Autistic Women

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Research Study Description

My name is Julia Pind, and I am completing my Master’s thesis. I am researching the work experiences of autistic women and the supports and accommodations they use on-the-job. I am also researching how those experiences and supports compare to those of working autistic men and non-autistic women. This study consists of one, 10-minute survey and then one optional, 30-minute follow-up interview. If you do not wish to participate in the interview, you may still complete the survey. I hope the results of this study can help improve autistic people’s job satisfaction and access to support.

You can participate if you are:
An autistic person of any gender (whether self-diagnosed, formally diagnosed, or suspecting you are autistic)
A non-autistic person of any gender
Age 18 or older
Currently living and working within the United States

All participants who take the survey only will be kept fully anonymous. The identities of those who wish to take part in the interview will be kept fully confidential. Pseudonyms will be used in the study report if necessary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. You may also contact my advisor, Dr. Jeremy Heider at [email protected] or my university’s ethics review board (International Review Board, or IRB) at [email protected].

Thank you!

Name of Organization:
Julia Pind (Student Researcher for Southeast Missouri State University)

For questions, please email::
[email protected]

Study Link: 
https://semocehhs.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ37mOB7PFPL96C