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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Constructing the Harm Model and Designing Protection Mechanisms for People with Disability in Social VR
Hi, We are a group of VR accessibility researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison and Virginia Tech. We are conducting research to understand the harassment experience for people with disabilities in social VR. We are reaching out to see if you could help us spread out the word and recruit participants. We specify our study details […]
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Psychological Assessment Development
My name is Sam Johnston and I am a graduate student at Idaho State University recruiting participants for my study aiming at developing psychological assessments that are more inclusive. If you are 18+ years, live in the US or Canada, and identify on the autism spectrum (unofficial or official diagnosis), please consider participating in our […]
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Protected: SibTime–A New Bilingual Sibling Support App
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Determinants of Physical Activity Engagement of Minority Autistic Youth
The purpose of this study is to is to understand the experiences of minority autistic children and adolescents (ages 5-21) and their caregivers regarding physical activity engagement. I am interested in hearing from both autistic youth and their caregivers in these semi-structured interviews. Participating in this research study will include completion of a screening survey […]
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Autism and Weight Communications Study
Looking for autistic young adults to participate in a study to understand their experiences with negative comments or different treatment because of having a larger body size. Participants must be between 18 and 25 years old, have a clinical diagnosis of autism, and be willing to complete an online survey and participate in an online […]
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Navigating parenthood: An examination of Psychological Flexibility and Quality of Life in parents of autistic children.
Are you a parent of an autistic child between the ages of 3 and 17 (without a co-occurring learning disability). We invite you to take part in a research project aimed at understanding and improving quality of life for parents like you. This project is being conducted by a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University […]
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Gender and Autistic Identity and Their Relation to Masking
Hello! My name is Connor Thornton and I am a clinical psychology doctoral student at Northern Arizona University (NAU) working under Dr. Lisa Elder Outhier. I am working on a doctoral thesis (IRB Approval 2282294-2). The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between gender identity and masking within the autistic community and […]
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Understanding the Strengths and Needs of Non-Autistic Siblings of Autistic Individuals
Hi! My name is Clara Thörn, and I’m a doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program at UNC-Chapel Hill. I’m conducting a research study (IRB #25-0267) focused on better understanding the experiences of non-autistic siblings of individuals with autism. This study aims to gather expert insights from siblings, parents, and professionals to help identify strengths […]
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Disentangling the adult diagnosis of autism and behavioural phenotype of assigned female at birth individuals
This study aims to explore the gender differences in the presentation of autism and the barriers which prevent individuals from receiving an autism diagnosis in early childhood. Existing research has identified the benefits of an early autism diagnosis such as improved quality of life because of better access to services/supports and more positive self-identities. Generally, […]
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A Comparative Study of Alexithymia, Interoceptive Awareness and Executive Functioning in Individuals with Autism and Neurotypicals
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Sai Srusti Mishra, and I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Psychology at Ravenshaw University, India. As part of my academic requirements, I am working on my dissertation titled “A Comparative Study of Alexithymia, Interoceptive Awareness and Executive Functioning in Individuals with Autism and Neurotypicals.” […]
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