Category: Parents

Research Studies

Research is the key to improving our knowledge about possible causes of autism and helping to identify effective treatments. The following researchers are seeking participants to assist in their studies.

If you are seeking funding sources to conduct a study, click here for more information about the Autism Society San Diego Bernard Rimland Memorial Research Grant.

If you are seeking participants for studies relating to ASD (must be IRB approved) and would like your information to be posted, please click here to submit.

Below is a list of researchers seeking participants for their studies.

Survey: Barriers to Services for Autistic Children

Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu, M.A.
Doctoral Psychology Student
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University
(619) 356-1438

esanchez_arvizu@alliant.edu

Participate for a chance to win one of 3 prizes
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We are attempting to understand the obstacles parents face when seeking services for their children diagnosed with autism. Help us to understand what parents experience when seeking autism resources for their children.

We need parents of Mexican or Caucasian descent, who have a child diagnosed with autism between the ages of 3-17 to complete a survey. The result of the survey can help us identify any barriers to receiving services and create programs to improve access to services. The study has been approved by the Alliant International University Institutional Review Board and it is anonymous.

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Factors Contributing to Parent Stress in Those Raising a Child with Autism.

Amber Hasbun
818-212-3233
ahasbun@alliant.edu

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Abstract
In two decades, the prevalence rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have dramatically increased. In March of 2016, the CDC estimates as many as 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism each year, which is up from 1 in 88 in 2008 and estimates of 1 in 150 in 2000. While stress related to parenting is universal, the stress reported by parents of children with autism exceeds that of parents raising a neurotypical child and parents raising children with other developmental disabilities. Identifying contributing factors is necessary for improving both systemic functioning and individual symptom management, as well as improving targeted intervention and treatment to ameliorate experiences. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that are contributing to parent experiences of stress for those raising a child with autism.

Criteria

Parents are over the age of 18 and have a child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The child received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by the age of 5
The child received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from one of the following professionals: Medical Doctor, Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, or Psychiatrist
Child is currently between the ages of 2 and 5.
Participants agree with the question that they “are comfortable answering questions about you and your child in English”
That participants currently reside in the United States

Approval Letter

Informed Consent Form

Research Studies

Survey: Barriers to Services for Autistic Children

Factors Contributing to Parent Stress in Those Raising a Child with Autism.

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