A research team at the University of Maryland is building tools to help autistic adults and speech therapists look closely at their conversations. We want to hear from autistic adults about what kinds of conversations they would like to go better.

You can join our research study if you:
-Are autistic
-Are 18+ years old
-Live in the U.S.
-Want your conversations to go better
-Pronounce words in ways most people understand
And you often:
-Speak in English
-Speak with your mouth

If you choose to join, you will fill out an online survey. The survey asks about what kinds of conversations you want to go better and basic information about you. The survey takes 15-20 minutes. You will be paid $10 with an online gift card for a store of your choice.

After they take the survey, some people will be invited to send in a recording of a conversation with someone they choose (for additional pay). Some survey takers with speech therapy experience will also be invited to share a progress report from their speech therapy and do an interview.

We want to make joining this study as accessible as possible. If you’re a caregiver for an autistic adult with an intellectual disability, you can fill out the screening form with them. All study materials can be provided in Easy Read format (at a 3rd-5th grade reading level with icons to support comprehension), and all study activities can be conducted via a phone or Zoom call if needed.

Questions? Email [email protected] or leave a message at 301-405-9409.

Name of Organization:
University of Maryland – College Park

For questions, please email::
[email protected]

Study Link: 
https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_8kvEM4bBypEsW0u?source=spiky