Research Studies

I am studying the effectiveness of an 8-week, Youtube-delivered nutrition education program among parents of children with autism and weight issues (overweight/obesity). Parents will be watching 2 videos (less than 4 mins each) per week and answering surveys at Week 1, Week 4 and week 8. Surveys are easy, takes less then 3 minutes to […]

We want to learn what would be helpful for autistic people who face substance use challenges. Are you: 1) an autistic adult (formal or self-diagnosed) 2) who has experienced challenges with alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or other substances 3) but who has no history of treatment for substance use disorder? If so, we want to talk […]

Looking for participants for research study: Learning from #ActuallyAutistic Health Narratives: Share Your Personal Health Story Are you Autistic? Do you have 3 or more physical health challenges? Are you 18+ and live in the USA? Tell us about your health journey as an Autistic person! This study is being conducted by the Neurodiversity Research […]

Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital, the Lurie Center for Autism, and Harvard Medical School are looking to understand how genes, the environment, gut bacteria, and the digestion of food may relate to the development of autism. Infants who are less than 6 months old and have an autistic full-sibling are eligible to enroll. Participation in this […]

The purpose of this study is to explore diagnostic experiences of autistic gender minority people (e.g., people who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, or another label). We are conducting this study because we are interested in hearing about challenges during the autism assessment process for transgender and gender diverse people, as well as aspects […]

Hello, I am reaching out as part of the Double Rainbow Lab at the University of Calgary (see more information about our lab here: https://double-rainbow-lab.dudasites.com/). We conduct research focused on LGBTQ+ and autistic mental health and well-being, with an emphasis on strengths-based and affirmative practice. We are currently recruiting participants for a study focused on […]

We are looking for volunteers with a diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome who are interested in participating in our research studies in the Adolphs Lab at Caltech in Pasadena. 
 We are currently looking for volunteers for behavioral and MRI scanning experiments. This is a paid study, with compensation starting at $50/hour, with some […]

Looking for: Children ages 8-12 with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, autism and ADHD, or without a diagnosis of either, plus one parent/caregiver. What you would do: Attend a one-time study visit at the lab for about 60-90 minutes. During this visit, the child will view a series of images and videos on a computer […]

Hello, my name is Jeremy Brown, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and a PhD candidate at the School of Social Work at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. I invite you to participate in the research study I am conducting for my dissertation to learn more about the experiences of adults who hide […]

Researchers at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA are currently conducting a voluntary research study. The purpose of the study is to learn more about how autism spectrum disorders affect driving, in particular responses to potential hazards. Individuals must meet the following requirements for participation: o Have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) o 18 […]