Research Studies
AANE maintains this listing of current research for the community’s information and possible participation.
Please note:
- These research studies are external and are not run by nor affiliated with AANE.
- AANE is committed to identity-first language and non-medical language and approach but the research studies posted may not follow the same practices.
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Guidelines for Research Study Submission
- Studies conducted in the United States should be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Studies conducted outside of the United States should be reviewed and approved by a comparable independent organization.
- Studies will be posted on this page within 5 to 7 business days after the form is submitted if the study is consistent with AANE’s mission and values.
- Research studies will be removed from this page approximately one year after being posted unless a different timeframe is specified.
Researchers are invited to submit or make updates to a previously submitted study by using the button below.
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Community Helper Autism Training (CHAT) Project
My name is Caroline Freden, and I am a third-year clinical psychology doctoral student at the Autism and Neurodevelopment Lab at Montclair State University. I am writing to let you know about a new research opportunity, the Community Helper Autism Training (CHAT) Project, for autistic individuals ages 14 and up living within the United States. […]
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Autistic Community Fellowship
About the Autistic Community Fellowship: The Autistic Community Fellowship is an opportunity for Autistic people with an interest in history, storytelling, and advocacy to gain skills in oral history and memory work. Fellows will be trained in conducting interviews that reflect the unique communication styles, processing methods, and lived experiences of the Autistic community. Fellows […]
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Neurodivergent Sense Making with Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
The purpose of this study is to understand the usage patterns of artificial intelligence chatbots among neurodivergent individuals and how they make sense of their day-to-day tasks with these chatbots. Additionally, we want to investigate any potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence chatbots on this population and how they minimise those harms. https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QZWDl5cn3hbeJw Name of […]
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Autistic Adult Reports of Experiences in ABA
The USC ABA program’s diversity lab is aiming to center the voices of autistic adults who have received ABA. The study aims to understand their experiences and desires for services, demonstrate the impact that ABA have in a person’s life, and offer insights on how ABA can better adapt to the different needs and values […]
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Navigating Neurodiversity: Work Experiences of Individuals with Autism
My name is Andrew Lester, and I am a senior at Babson College. I am conducting research on the experiences of employees with autism, and I’m writing today to ask if you would be able to support my research by sharing a recruitment flyer with your stakeholders (e.g., by sending it to your mailing list […]
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LGBTQ+ Adolescents with Disablitilies’ Experiences of School Connectedness and Identity Navigation
Are you a middle or high school student with a disability who identifies as LGBTQ+? If yes, I want to hear about your experiences with school connectedness and identity! Eligibility Criteria: Be in grades 6-12 Have a current IP for a disability Identify as LGBTQ+ Have parent/guardian consent to allow you to participate in an […]
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Caregivers’ perspectives on AAC acceptance, abandonment, and rejection.
I am looking to connect with caregivers (18 years or older) of individuals (of any age) who were recommended AAC, whether they chose to use it or not. I am particularly interested in the perspectives of caregivers who began using AAC with the individual in their care but then stopped and the perspectives of caregivers […]
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Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department for Autistic Individuals
You are being invited to participate in a research study entitled, “Experiences and Outcomes of Suicidal Individuals with and without Autism in Emergency Departments Nationwide.” Our goal is to learn ways to improve suicide prevention services for autistic individuals in the emergency department (ED). We’d like to learn from your experience as an autistic individual […]
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Analysis of unconventional and conventional gestures in children with autism
This study is a dissertation study. This study is intended to examine gestures of autistic children. In general, research has shown that autistic children communicate through gestures, but the developmental pathway is different from non-autistic children. This study is an attempt to identify the gestural forms unique to the autistic child that are communicative but […]
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Perspectives of Autistic Adults on Playground and Inclusivity
We are looking for autistic adults to reflect on their childhood experiences and provide their perspectives on how playground elements facilitated or limited their ability to play. This research is being performed by graduate students in Elizabethtown College’s Occupational Therapy program. Name of Organization: Elizabethtown College Occupational Therapy For questions, please email:: [email protected] Study Link: […]
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