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Researchers at University Health Network are recruiting youth between 12-17 diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, or acquired brain injury, their parents, and individuals with knowledge of healthcare transitions to examine a study that looks at transitioning to adult health and community programs.

Study details

Participants will share their experiences and expectations around transitioning to adult health and community programs. They will also share their perspectives on what an ideal virtual peer navigation program would look like.

Participants will complete a one-hour interview via Microsoft Teams and will be compensated for their time.

Who can apply?

  • Youth 12-17 diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, or acquired brain injury, and their parents
  • Healthcare providers with experience or knowledge of healthcare transitions

How can I apply?

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Eleni Patsakos at eleni.patsakos@uhn.ca. Applications will be accepted until the end of February 2025.

Researchers at University of Calgary are recruiting Autistic women (18 years or older) who were diagnosed with autism before age 5 to understand the camouflaging experiences of early-diagnosed Autistic females. Camouflaging is defined as a set of intentional behaviors and cognitive strategies used by Autistic individuals to hide their Autistic traits.

The University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB24-0616).

Study details

Participants will complete a demographic survey to assess their eligibility. Those eligible will complete a one-on-one interview (in-person at the University of Calgary or virtually via Zoom), which typically lasts between 30 to 45 minutes. Participants who are deemed eligible to participate in the study will be entered to win one of two Amazon $25 dollar gift cards.

How can I apply?

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Bethany Torraville (bethany.torraville@ucalgary.ca) or Dr. Adam McCrimmon (awmccrim@ucalgary.ca). Applications will be accepted until the spring of 2025.

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are interested in hearing the perspectives of Autistic adults (21 years of age +) on their job experiences and job satisfaction. This includes all types of jobs including sheltered, workshops, supported employment, and competitive employment. In addition, they are interested in hearing from those who are employed or have been employed in the past.

Those selected to participate in the study will complete an online survey which will take approximately twenty to thirty minutes to complete.

The University of New Brunswick Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB #2023-177).

Who is eligible?

  • You have an autism diagnosis (autism, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS),
  • You are currently working or have worked in the past in sheltered, supported, or competitive employment,
  • You are at least 21 years of age.

How can I apply?

If you are interested in participating in this study, please click here to apply. You can contact Dr. Barbara D’Entremont at bdentrem@unb.ca for more information or if you have questions.

Researchers at IWK Health and McGill University are conducting a study of the adoption and scaling up of psychosocial interventions for children & youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers.

The study is conducted in English and French, and seeks to identify the processes Canadian decision-makers go through, and the criteria they consider when choosing to adopt psychosocial programs for children & youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) and their families. NDD include ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay, learning disabilities, or other less common conditions.

Furthermore, the study is also hoping to look at which factors Canadian scientists and researchers consider when designing and planning to make available the interventions they are developing.

The study consists of a 15 minute online survey and an optional 30-60 minute interview.

IWK Health has approved this study (REB #1030217).

Who is eligible?

  • Decision makers in sectors such as education, healthcare, and community and social care where families receive services and you are responsible for choosing psychosocial interventions to support children / with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers
  • Or researchers / scientists who design, adapt, or test the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions or have experience developing, testing, and or scaling up interventions for children / youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers.

How can I apply?

If you would like to learn more about the study, please click here.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please click here to apply.

You can contact bridgingthegap@iwk.nshealth.ca for more information or if you have questions.