Navigating Workplace Social Expectations: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Autistic Young Adults

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Research Study Description

Research Study Invitation: Workplace Experiences of Autistic Young Adults

Individuals are invited to participate in a research study on the workplace experiences of autistic young adults (Navigating Workplace Social Expectations: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Autistic Young Adults).

The purpose of this study is to better understand the workplace social experiences of autistic young adults, including social expectations, challenges, and supports in employment settings.

This study is being conducted by Stuti Gupta, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maryland, College Park, under the supervision of Dr. Gulnoza Yakubova.

Who can participate?
Autistic young adults who have a current or past paid work experience (full-time or part-time).
What participation involves

Participation involves completing a brief screening questionnaire (approximately 3–5 minutes) to determine eligibility.

Eligible participants may then be invited to take part in a one-time interview about their workplace experience.

Participation is voluntary, and choosing not to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits.
How to participate

If you are interested in participating, please complete the screening questionnaire via the link below or contact the principal investigator directly at the email address listed.

Screening questionnaire:
https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_eKCbvRAJMvuDlsO

Help share this research

We would appreciate it if you could also share the attached flyer with individuals or networks who may be interested in this study.

Questions
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:
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Name of Organization:
University of Maryland, College Park

For questions, please email::
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Study Link: 
https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_eKCbvRAJMvuDlsO