Using Network Science to Investigate Social Networks and Employment Support for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
When a young adult is preparing for employment, they can rely on a network of supporters, including parents/guardians, family members, school staff and community people to help them gain employment. In our research study, we want to learn how young adults build social networks and collaborate with the people in their networks, as they prepare for employment post-high school. on the autism spectrum? young adult for How do social networks and pre-employment experiences shape the transition from high school
To participant in our study, the young adult must have the following:
Autism classification
within 3-12 months post-high school or extended high be OR be in their final year of high school or extended high school
18 years old or older
If you are eligible and decide to participate in our study, we will ask you to complete virtual/online tasks, such as a survey, study forms, and/or an interview with us. The research tasks can take place whenever best fits your schedule, including morning, business or evening hours during the week or weekend. Your experiences will help us gather information about how social networks and employment shape transition for young adults on the spectrum. Participants will be paid for each task they complete in the study.
Participants will be paid $20 for each task they complete in the study. If you're interested in participating or learning more, please fill out our Interest Form (link below)
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Calling all adults on the autism spectrum!
We would like to hear about your experiences with and interest in support with nonverbal communication. We are interested in developing supports to help improve communication experiences for adults on the autism spectrum, but first want to hear from the autistic community about what (if any) supports are wanted or needed. This survey is open to all adults on the autism spectrum, regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability status. If you’re interested in participating, you will be asked to complete about 60 minutes of online surveys related to communication, autism traits, and general information about yourself. The surveys should take about an hour to complete. Communication differences will be accommodated. You will receive a $40 Amazon gift code after you complete the study. To get started, please email us.
communicationstudy@drexel.edu or call/text us at (484) 466-5687.
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Research Study for Children Aged 15 to 30 Months Receiving Treatment for Autism
This study aims to examine if a new investigational device, called the EarliPoint Assessment for Autism Spectrum, can be used to monitor how social engagement changes over time. This device tracks where children are looking as they watch videos of social scenes on a screen. This shows us how typically developing children and children with autism visually explore the social world and can help us in determining whether early interventions designed to improve social engagement are effective. This study is open to children aged 15 to 30 months who have an autism diagnosis and are enrolled in a related service/therapy. You and your child will be asked to attend seven study visits over a 6-month period at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute (3020 Market St, Philadelphia, PA). Benefits include an evaluation of your child’s developmental status at no cost to you and compensation of $340 across the study for your time.