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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Nexus: A Study Investigating Peers, Protective Factors, and Mental Health
Nexus is inviting you to participate in a study focused on researching the unique experiences and strengths of neurodiverse individuals. To participate, you must be between the ages of 15 and 26 and have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Name of Organization: The University of Alabama For questions, please email:: [email protected] Study Link: […]
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Share Your Experience: Help Us Understand Sibling Relationships in Autism
Are you the parent of a child aged 7–11 who has a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who is also 7-11? We want to hear from you! We are conducting a research study to better understand how parenting behaviors may shape sibling relationships when one child has autism. Your insights can help us explore […]
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Puberty and Sexual Health Education for Autistic Adolescents
We are excited to announce a study aimed at enhancing Puberty and Sexual Health Education for autistic adolescents. Our project is focused on the understanding that puberty and sexual health are crucial aspects of adolescent development, especially to foster self-awareness and healthy relationships. The primary objective of our study is to validate and assess the […]
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Barriers to Mental Healthcare Access for Autistic Adults in South Africa
This study aims to identify and document contextually relevant barriers to accessing mental healthcare services in South Africa as an autistic adult. The study will draw from local experiences and perspectives by inviting autistic adults from South Africa to participate in a 30 to 60 minute one on one online interview. The interview will take […]
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Developing a Workshop on Dating & Sex with and for Autistic Young Adults
Are you Autistic? Are you 18-30 years old and live in the USA? Tell us what a dating & sex education workshop for Autistic young adults should look like! The Neurodiversity Research Partnership is a team of Autistic and non-Autistic people. We are conducting a research study titled: Developing a Workshop on Dating & Sex […]
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CASE4ASD: College Aged Substance Use in Educational Settings – Outcomes for Students with ASD
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recruiting current 2- and 4-year undergraduate college students between 18-25 years within the United States who identify as having autism spectrum disorder, Asperger’s, and/or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified to participate in a research project that is hoping to better understand their experiences across one year of college. Students […]
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Acceptance of Autistic Identity and Its Relation to Suicidality in Autistic People
My name is Joules Emerson, I am an autistic clinical psychology graduate student at Idaho State University. I am conducting a research study on possible factors related to suicidality in autistic adults for my master’s thesis. The purpose of the research is to evaluate how acceptance, social support, and loneliness relate to an autistic individual’s […]
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Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE)
Join the Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE) at The University of Pennsylvania in better understanding the biological processes of autism to inform support programs, increase acceptance and advocacy, and improve the quality of life for autistic individuals. ASPE is actively recruiting: -Individuals with an autism diagnosis or suspected autism diagnosis-Individuals with a Chromosome 2p16.3 […]
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SibTime–A New Bilingual Sibling Support App
The best family support includes siblings, too. SibTime is a new bilingual app for families with children who have disabilities and/or health concerns and typically developing siblings, aged 3-6. The SibTime app features narrated stories, engaging vignettes, and interactive activities for typically developing siblings, aged 3-6, and their caregivers. There are videos, podcasts, and audio […]
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Autistic Students’ Perceptions of Hybrid Flexible Instruction in Higher Education
Research Opportunity for Autistic College Students and Graduates Are you a current or former college student who identifies as autistic and has taken a hybrid flexible (HyFlex) course—a class that allowed you to choose to participate in-person, online, or independently? If so, I’m inviting you to share your insights. I am a doctoral student at […]
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