CURRENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS
The ACN supports credible research which may result in the betterment of the lives of people impacted by autism. On this page we regularly post requests for participants from researchers, in the hope that we can help work towards a better future.
Have your say on accessibility and inclusion in Parramatta
SURVEY LINK:
https://au.focusvision.com/survey/selfserve/644/210718?list=2
The City of Parramatta is updating its Disability Inclusion Action plan (DIAP). The plan seeks to address barriers to accessibility and inclusion and create opportunities for people with disability to be involved in all areas of life in our community.
We are keen for your input as a person living with disability or a carer of someone living with disability. We will be exploring the barriers and challenges you might face in Parramatta. We will also talk about your hopes for Parramatta’s future to help us shape it for even greater accessibility.
We are conducting research during the month of August and would like to invite you to register your interest to participate. If you qualify, for your time and effort, you will be reimbursed with an eGift card valued at between $50 and $100 (depending on your level of participation).
We are keen to make it as easy as possible for you to participate. You can choose between 1 on 1 discussions, group discussions as well online or in person.
If you are interested in participating, please click the link to answer a few questions to make sure you qualify and to let us know your preferences for participation.
Once again, thanks for agreeing to help/participate. 😊 If you have any queries/questions, please reach out.
Cheers,
Damian Vanderwolf
Senior Qualitative Researcher - City Engagement
Phone: (02) 9806 5240 | Mobile 0479 170 411
City of Parramatta
126 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 32, Parramatta, NSW 2124
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
SURVEY LINK:
https://au.focusvision.com/survey/selfserve/644/210718?list=2
The City of Parramatta is updating its Disability Inclusion Action plan (DIAP). The plan seeks to address barriers to accessibility and inclusion and create opportunities for people with disability to be involved in all areas of life in our community.
We are keen for your input as a person living with disability or a carer of someone living with disability. We will be exploring the barriers and challenges you might face in Parramatta. We will also talk about your hopes for Parramatta’s future to help us shape it for even greater accessibility.
We are conducting research during the month of August and would like to invite you to register your interest to participate. If you qualify, for your time and effort, you will be reimbursed with an eGift card valued at between $50 and $100 (depending on your level of participation).
We are keen to make it as easy as possible for you to participate. You can choose between 1 on 1 discussions, group discussions as well online or in person.
If you are interested in participating, please click the link to answer a few questions to make sure you qualify and to let us know your preferences for participation.
Once again, thanks for agreeing to help/participate. 😊 If you have any queries/questions, please reach out.
Cheers,
Damian Vanderwolf
Senior Qualitative Researcher - City Engagement
Phone: (02) 9806 5240 | Mobile 0479 170 411
City of Parramatta
126 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 32, Parramatta, NSW 2124
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
POSTED 28 JUNE 2021
ARE YOU A PARENT? DO YOU HAVE A CHILD AGED BETWEEN 5 AND 17?
ARE YOU A PARENT? DO YOU HAVE A CHILD AGED BETWEEN 5 AND 17?
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Hi everyone,
I am a psychology student (and a mother with a beautiful autistic boy) who is currently doing a thesis as part of honours. I am researching about how individual differences influence social judgement and cognition. Although I am not autistic, I started this journey to better understand and support my son, but I became more passionate about neurodiversity in general. If you could spare 25-30mins and be part of this study, it would be much appreciated as I really want more autistic voices. LINK: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LjUkI3dNSEsEbs |
Posted 13 March 2021
Researchers from Flinders University, University College London, Macquarie University and the Luke Priddis Foundation are currently recruiting participants for a study on literacy instruction for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The project aims to develop and pilot a new model of literacy instruction involving the computer-based ABRACADABRA program (ABRA) and supplementary clinician-led reading activities. You can find more information about ABRA using this link https://literacy.concordia.ca/resources/abra/teacher/en/using_abra.php.
What is involved?
This research is being conducted over two phases. In Phase One, we will conduct 60-minute focus groups involving up to three adolescents with ASD, up to three parents of children with ASD, and up to three allied health clinicians from the Luke Priddis Foundation. The focus groups will be conducted at the Luke Priddis Foundation in Penrith and will aim to uncover the practical considerations involved in shared book reading and group reading instruction in a clinical setting for children with ASD. Findings will inform our design of a new literacy instruction model using the computer-based ABRA program and supplemented with clinician-led shared book reading.
Phase Two of the project will focus on examining the effects of the new literacy instruction model for children with ASD. We are aiming to recruit up to 60 children with ASD to take part in this phase. Participants will each attend two 90-minute assessment sessions where they will complete tests of reading and related abilities. Each participant will then be randomly allocated to one of three experimental conditions: i) ABRA group (ABRA only), ii) ABRA and shared book reading group (ABRA+SBR), and iii) no instruction group (NI).
Participants assigned to the ABRA only group will receive 26 hours of literacy instruction using the ABRA program and delivered at the Luke Priddis Foundation over the following 13 weeks. During this same period, participants assigned to the ABRA+SBR group will receive 26 hours instruction involving ABRA and clinician-led shared book reading delivered at the Luke Priddis Foundation. Children in the NI group will continue their normal literacy learning activities during the 13-week instruction period. Please note that children in the NI group will complete an intensive block of ABRA instruction at the end of the study. Participants in all three groups will complete a second (post-instruction) assessment at the end of the 13 weeks to test for gains achieved during the instruction period.
Next Steps?
We are currently recruiting for Phase Two of the project. If you have any questions or would like further information about the project, Dr Bailey at ben.bailey@flinders.edu.au or on 0434 518 242.
This research project has been approved by the Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project Number 2844). For more information regarding ethics approval of the project, the Executive Officer of the Committee can be contacted by telephone on 8201 3116, by fax on 8201 2035 or by email human.researchethics@flinders.edu.au.
Ben Bailey
Ph.D, BSpPath, CPSP
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Speech Pathologist
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Flinders University
E: ben.bailey@flinders.edu.au
T: @DrBenBailey
What is involved?
This research is being conducted over two phases. In Phase One, we will conduct 60-minute focus groups involving up to three adolescents with ASD, up to three parents of children with ASD, and up to three allied health clinicians from the Luke Priddis Foundation. The focus groups will be conducted at the Luke Priddis Foundation in Penrith and will aim to uncover the practical considerations involved in shared book reading and group reading instruction in a clinical setting for children with ASD. Findings will inform our design of a new literacy instruction model using the computer-based ABRA program and supplemented with clinician-led shared book reading.
Phase Two of the project will focus on examining the effects of the new literacy instruction model for children with ASD. We are aiming to recruit up to 60 children with ASD to take part in this phase. Participants will each attend two 90-minute assessment sessions where they will complete tests of reading and related abilities. Each participant will then be randomly allocated to one of three experimental conditions: i) ABRA group (ABRA only), ii) ABRA and shared book reading group (ABRA+SBR), and iii) no instruction group (NI).
Participants assigned to the ABRA only group will receive 26 hours of literacy instruction using the ABRA program and delivered at the Luke Priddis Foundation over the following 13 weeks. During this same period, participants assigned to the ABRA+SBR group will receive 26 hours instruction involving ABRA and clinician-led shared book reading delivered at the Luke Priddis Foundation. Children in the NI group will continue their normal literacy learning activities during the 13-week instruction period. Please note that children in the NI group will complete an intensive block of ABRA instruction at the end of the study. Participants in all three groups will complete a second (post-instruction) assessment at the end of the 13 weeks to test for gains achieved during the instruction period.
Next Steps?
We are currently recruiting for Phase Two of the project. If you have any questions or would like further information about the project, Dr Bailey at ben.bailey@flinders.edu.au or on 0434 518 242.
This research project has been approved by the Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project Number 2844). For more information regarding ethics approval of the project, the Executive Officer of the Committee can be contacted by telephone on 8201 3116, by fax on 8201 2035 or by email human.researchethics@flinders.edu.au.
Ben Bailey
Ph.D, BSpPath, CPSP
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Speech Pathologist
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Flinders University
E: ben.bailey@flinders.edu.au
T: @DrBenBailey
