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Examining the relationship between caregiving factors, social determinants of health, and quality of life among parental caregivers of adults with profound autism: A mixed methods study
This is a survey study that will examine factors that impact the quality of life for parental caregivers of an adult child with profound autism.
Participants will be asked to take a survey about their experiences caring for their autistic adult-child and questions about their well-being.
Primary parental caregiver for an adult-child (aged 18 and older) with profound autism
Reside in the United States
Able to read and understand English
Are able to provide informed consent
Interoception, the 8th Sensory System, Is it measurable?
Sensory processing is often affected in children and adolescents with ASD (autism). The 8th sensory system, coined interoception, is under studied in how it affects children with autism. Our study will compare children with and without autism (ages 11-18 years) using a tool we are developing. Our study hopes to develop psychometric properties of a tool to measure this new sensory sense.
Reading at 5th grade level in English
Healthy controls OR high functioning Autism
Under age 11 or over age 18
Cannot read English
Factors that contribute to use or abandonment of high-tech AAC among parents and direct supports
The study will survey parents, caregivers, and direct care professionals who support children and adults with intellectual disability, autism and limited vocal speech. The survey will ask questions specifically related to participants' experiences supporting an individual with communication needs. The study will gather information on factors that contribute to the use of high-tech AAC as a mode of communication compared to other types of AAC.
Participants should click on the link below to participate. Participants will answer questions about their experiences in supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and limited vocal speech. The questions will relate specifically to supporting their communication needs. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete, and participants will have an option to provide additional information which could take another 10 minutes to complete.https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MuXHc2fLOWVfy6
Participants can choose to be entered into a monthly drawing to receive a $25 gift card.
2.Must older than 18 years of age
3.English-speaking
2.Has not supported an individual with autism, intellectual disability and limited functional vocal speech in the past year
3.Under the age of 18
4.Non-English speaking
Exploring the effects of nighttime indoor light exposure on children with autism spectrum disorder
This study aims to identify potential differences in psychological and physiological responses to indoor light at night and to offer recommendations for optimizing the sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and sensory regulation of children with ASD.
Parents and/or caregivers of children with ASD will fill out surveys and collect saliva samples.
20
Aged 9-15
Sleep difficulties
Disorders such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or periodic limb disorder during sleep
Children with fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, neurofibromatosis, or tuberous sclerosis complex and children who had a non-febrile unprovoked epileptic seizure within the last two years
Investigation of Semantic Processing in Context
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of context on the processing of words in young adults with and without an autism spectrum disorder. The knowledge gained may lead to further understanding of the cognitive and linguistic processing of individuals with autism spectrum disorder—how they understand and see the world around them. The study is being conducted at our on-campus lab and includes the completion of some standardized paper and pencil tests and some computer-based activities. Participants receive compensation for their participation.
Normal or corrected to normal vision
Normal hearing
With or without a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or Asperger syndrome
Vision problems (uncorrected)
Hearing problems
Identification of Emotion in Music in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of the project is to learn more about reactions to music by adults with and without autism spectrum disorders. Participants will listen to short pieces of music and answer some questions on a computer. They will also complete some formal testing and answer some interview questions.
Normal or corrected to normal vision
Normal hearing
Individuals with and without an autism spectrum disorder or Asperger syndrome
Willing to consent and complete study requirements
Vision problems (uncorrected)
Hearing problems
Significant learning problems
Unwilling to consent or complete study requirements
Identifying an Alternative to the Classic Presentation of Autism: The ISM Autism Presentation
This study aims to build upon a previous study that established a different presentation of autism called the ISM presentation by using a large sample size to either confirm or dispute this presentation as an alternative to classical autism.
Participants will be required to complete a survey expected to take no longer than an hour.
At least 18 years old
Either diagnosed with autism, suspected of having autism or typically developing