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.

  • Help Advance Supportive Workplaces for Autistic Adults

    Researchers at Florida International University are asking autistic adults between 18 to 100 years old to complete an online survey about their experiences working with co-workers and supervisors and getting promoted. What is the purpose of this study? The study intends to advance best practices and promote positive work experiences for autistic workers received by […]

  • More and Less Social Comprehension: Child and Text Factors for Autistic Children

    The purpose of the More and Less Social Comprehension study conducted by the KU CALL Lab is to learn more about how children’s abilities impact their understanding of different types of stories. Who? 9- to 12-year-olds who are autistic/ children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speak English, and use phrase-level verbal communication. What? You […]

  • Developing a measure to understand cultural aspects of sexuality and relationship education received by Autistic Population

    Researchers at Tufts University are looking for Autistic adults between 18 to 35 years old to complete a questionnaire about their experiences in sexuality and relationship education (SRE). The study intends to develop a measure to understand the level of cultural relevance and responsiveness of the sexuality and relationship education (SRE) received by autistic adults […]

  • Examining the relationship of social determinants of health and health care utilization in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

    Greetings! My name is Martha Gonzalez, and I am currently a doctoral candidate at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health who is interested in improving policies that help overlooked communities. Specifically, I am conducting research on the relationship between social determinants of health and health utilization in autistic adults. Social determinants of health refer […]

  • Exploring parental satisfaction with behavioral direct care services for parents of children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

    Volunteers Needed for Behavioral Healthcare Research **Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are eligible to participate in a research project. Currently recruiting participants for a research study titled “Parental Satisfaction with Direct Service Care Services for Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities.” The study aims […]

  • Autistic Women’s Experiences of Menopausal Transition

    A Boston University-based research team is seeking volunteers to participate in 45-minute, confidential, Zoom-based or phone interviews to help us understand autistic individuals’ experiences with perimenopause. We will ask: how has your experience with healthcare providers been since starting the menopausal transition? What can healthcare providers do to better support autistic women entering perimenopause? What […]

  • Exploring Disability Representation in Generative AI

    Hi! We are students at Wellesley College, currently on a team of researchers at Wellesley College and New York University, exploring disability representation in generative AI tools, such as chatbots. We are conducting interviews and collecting conversations between participants and chatbots to understand how people with disabilities use chatbots and similar tools. We are looking […]

  • Have you been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? If so, come participate in our research study!

    We are the Foss-Feig Lab at the Seaver Autism Center in NYC and we are conducting a research study looking at social decision-making in individuals on the spectrum. With study participation, there is an opportunity for compensation and a full evaluative report. If you are interested in participating, please email: [email protected] Here we have attached […]

  • Caregiver Quality of Life and Autism Spectrum Disorder Early Intervention

    Hello and thank you so much for showing interest in our research study. The purpose of this study is to look at the predictors of the quality of life of caregivers/parents to autistic children. If you decide to join this study, you will complete a survey. The survey asks questions related to quality of life, […]

  • Autistic Young Adults: K-12 math experiences

    This research study is conducted by Dr. Gulnoza Yakubova and her research team at the University of Maryland, College Park. We are specifically interested to hear about your experiences with mathematics education when you were in k–12 school. Autistic young adults who are at least 16 years old and either still in high school or […]

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