In the aftermath of sexual victimization: Autistic emerging adults’ experiences and pathways to support.

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Research Study Description

We are currently recruiting participants for a study about experiences and support for Autistic people who have experienced sexual victimization.

This study might be a good fit for you if you are:

1) Autistic (self-diagnosed or formally diagnosed)
2) Aged 19-30 years old
3) Have experienced sexual victimization as an adult (18+ or as relevant in your state/province)
4) Reside in the US or Canada

Participation in this study includes:
Completing a brief screening survey and phone call to confirm eligibility
Completing an individual interview (estimated 60 minutes)
Optional: Providing feedback on results

Please follow this link if you’d like to participate: https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgsSkz7GvZqMpRI

To learn more about this study, please email: Kayla Sliz, a graduate student researcher from the University of Massachusetts-Boston (UMass Boston, [email protected]). The faculty adviser is Dr. Meredith Maroney at University of Massachusetts-Boston ([email protected]).

Name of Organization:
Double Rainbow Lab at UMass Boston

For questions, please email::
[email protected]

Study Link: 
https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgsSkz7GvZqMpRI