Participate in a Research Study

 

 

Princeton Psychology of Language Lab

Take part in a paid, online survey. These surveys are anonymous and there is no social interaction with the participant. These surveys are currently meant for adults on the autism spectrum.

Visit the outreach and community centers for complimentary outreach on a range of services. 

Go on the Princeton Psychology of Language Lab for more information.

Collaborators: Princeton Psychology of Language Lab

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Telehealth Delivery of Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Young Children with Autism

We are recruiting young children (ages 2-7) years with ASD, who have sleep disturbances. Participants are randomized either to a 5 sessions targeted parent training program for sleep problems or a 5 sessions parent education program where they will be provided knowledge relevant to parenting a child with autism. 

Collaborators: Cleveland Clinic 

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Autism Intervention on Police Safety

We are looking for those in the vast and growing field of autism research and treatment to tell us what they think about an autism intervention that helps teach skills for police safety. Your experience and opinions are valuable, help us make an intervention even better!

Collaborators: Juan Pacheco and Dr. Joseph McCleery, Saint Joseph's University 

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 Autism Research Study for African American College Students

I am conducting research about African American college students with autism, which aims to explore the perceptions, experiences, and self-efficacy of African American college students with autism. The participants for the study will include current or former college students who are at least 18 years old, identify as African-American, have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and have a parent/guardian willing to participate in the study. Each parent and student participant will receive a $25 gift card.

Collaborators: Jackie Lorrainne, Maryville University

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Dungeons and Dragons Research Study

Researchers at the University of the Sciences are conducting a study on Dungeons and Dragons gaming groups as an intervention for autism. We are currently recruiting 12 to 17 year-olds on the autism spectrum who speak and read at age level. Participants in the study will be invited to attend 10 weeks of Dungeons and Dragons sessions, as well as a pre and post session visit. Adolescents who complete the study will receive a Dungeons and Dragons starter kit. Parents will be compensated $20 at the beginning and end of the study for completing questionnaires about their child. If you or your child are interested, please contact us to complete a 5-minute screening interview, call us at 215-596-7051, or email us at interactionlab@usciences.edu to learn more and get started. For more information about our research lab, please visit our website.

Collaborators: University of the Sciences

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Virtual Parent Groups for Parents of Children with Autism 

I am conducting a study examining whether virtual parent groups for parents of children with autism and challenging or severe behavior are something parents are willing to participate in. The groups will target parental well-being and will consist of 6 virtual weekly sessions. After the completion of the virtual sessions, parents will receive two sessions of parent training at Rowan University to learn skills for managing their child's challenging or severe behavior. 

Parents can participate if:

- They are at least 18 years old
- They have a child age 5-12 with autism who engages in severe or challenging behavior
- They speak English
- They have access to a device with audio and video capabilities. 
- They can travel to Rowan University a total of 3 times (intake interview, 2 parent training sessions)
- They have not received extensive ABA-based parent training

Collaborators: Abigail Moretti, Ph.D Student, Rowan University

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Social Networking, Dating and Relationships

We want to learn more about how college students with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder meet friends, date, and who they go to when they need advice. Our research will inform the creation of better intervention methods for helping individuals meet new people, form, and maintain meaningful relationships. 

Collaborators: Dr. Joseph McCleery, Department of Psychology at Saint Joseph's University, Kelly Ryan, and Tate Fryczynski

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 SPARK in partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Are you the parent of a child with ASD? Join us! Are you a person with a ASD diagnosis? We need you. There is no cost to you and we keep your data private. 

Collaborators: SPARK and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Create an account here)

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The Role of self-determination and parental support in the participation of transition planning among transition-age youth with ASD. 

Researchers from the Department of Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting an online research study to learn more about the role of self-determination and perceived parental autonomy support on adolescents'/young adults' participation in transition planning, focusing on the perceptions of adolescent/young adults with ASD (including Asperger's) and their parents.

Collaborators: Jenna Ausloos, BS, Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology
 

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A Study of Thinking in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Participants will be asked to play a 10-minute computer game. Participants may also be asked to complete puzzles, remember strings of numbers, define vocabulary words, and generate words given specific categories. Depending on the age of the participant, the parent or young adult will be asked to complete two or three brief questionnaires.

Collaborators: Caitlyn Cap, MA, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at LaSalle University

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Language and Autism: What's the Connection?

At the Princeton Psychology of Language Lab, you can help us learn about language and learning! Open to anyone diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 18 and up.

Collaborators: Nicole Cuneo, PhD Candidate at Princeton University