Research Studies

My name is Elaina Daly, and I am a high school student from Westchester County, NY, conducting a research project for my science research class. My project focuses on how different educational factors affect facial emotion recognition (FER) in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The goal of this study is to explore whether classroom […]

The purpose of this study is to understand how autistic young adults’ social and group experiences shape their mental health and well-being. We are especially interested in the experiences of autistic young adults who are rarely represented in autism research, including women, non-binary, sexual minority, and racial minority groups. If you choose to participate, you […]

I am studying how people with different types of focus choose to watch and interact with television shows. My focus is on how monotropism, a theory of focus associated with autism and other neurodivergent identities, influence what people watch. In the following survey you will be asked to share about your television watching habits, take […]

Are you autistic and over 18 years old? Join a research study asking autistic people what they think about gender identity and sexual orientation! Conducted online, this voluntary study asks how autistic people understand the social concepts of gender identity and sexual orientation, both in general and personally. The aim is to see if autistic […]

The study aims to understand how autistic young adults experience self-determination (choice, autonomy, and decision-making) in social skills interventions. I am interested in hearing individual perspectives on goal-setting, experiences with professionals, and what supports or limits the ability to make decisions in these contexts. Participation requires a Zoom interview (about one hour – with the […]

My name is Seulbi Lee, and I am a PhD candidate in Special Education at University of Oregon. This study investigates the effectiveness of a reading comprehension intervention. Participating children will take a few tests, read short stories, and get instruction in reading comprehension. Who? Grade 3-5 children with an autism diagnosis who can sit […]

Boston University researchers are looking for autistic youth (14-21 years old) and their parents to participate in a study about experiences of mental health, trauma, and well-being in autistic youth. Participants will take part in a one-time interview (online or in person, between 30-60 minutes) and complete a short survey. For youth, we can do […]

Do you have a child with autism and a baby under 9 months old? Learn more about our PETAL Study for babies who have siblings with autism! The goal of this study is to guide families on how to support and promote their baby’s language development. It starts when your baby is 6-9 months old […]

Are you a parent or caregiver of an autistic child between the ages of 6 and 17, residing in the U.S.? We are seeking participants for a research study on a telehealth caregiver training program. The study examines the effectiveness of a brief, telehealth-based training program that empowers parents with the skills to help their […]

The 601/602 Pediatric Autism Study is looking at an investigational study drug for children and teenagers with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. We are currently looking to recruit autistic teenagers 13–17 years of age, who are experiencing irritability, which can be expressed as tantrums, aggression, yelling, or self-harming behavior. To learn whether your child […]