The following research studies are not sponsored by the Autism Society Central Virginia.  They are provided for informational purposes and should not necessarily be considered an endorsement by the ASCV.  Please click on the blue link below to find out more about each research study.

CAREGIVERS OF INFANTS

• Children with ASD Aged 24-60 Months with Speech Difficulties and Use Communication Tools
• Automated Social Cognition & Imitation Screener for Infants with Autism
• Parents with an Infant and an Older Child with ASD to Identify Early Symptoms of Autism

CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN

• Virtual Parent Coaching of Music Interventions
• Improving Families’ Conflict and Communication Strategies
• Parent-Child Brain Synchrony in ASD
• The Development of Children with Autism in Social Interactions
• Inclusive Special Education Remote Instruction
• Perceptions and Experiences of Stigma for Indian Parents of Children with ASD
• Development of Children Ages 8-12 with ASD
• Children aged 7-14 with Auditory Hypersensitivity

ADOLESCENTS OR CAREGIVERS OF ADOLESCENTS

• Mental Health and Social Support in Youth with ASD  – email Lindsey Becker at [email protected]
• Role-Playing Game-Based Social Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents
• Transition Planning and Coordination for Teens & Young Adults
• Sex Education for Teens with ASD
• Study on High School Students with ASD Who Plan on Graduating With A Regular High School Diploma
• Depression Treatment for Adolescents with ASD
• Various Studies Implemented Through the Project Pathways Program
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Exploration of Gender: Autistic Children & Gender Identity (Ages 9-12)
• Assessing Menstrual Product Preferences of Young Adult Menstruators
• Understanding the Camouflaging Experiences of Adolescent Girls in Inclusion (Grades 9-12)

ADULTS

• Relationship, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS)
• Understanding Adult Experiences With and Interest in Support With Nonverbal Communication
• How Adults with Autism Experience Pain
• Understanding Physical Activity Habits in Adults with Autism
• Employment Supports for Young Adults with ASD
• Camouflaging and Quality of Life in Autistic Adults
• Comparing Measures of Sensory Sensitivity in Occupational Therapy and Psychology
• Developing Sexual Health Education and Supports for Autistic Adults
• Sticky Thinking (Repetitive Thoughts) and Stimming (Repetitive Behaviors) in Autistic Adults and How they Relate to Mental Health
• Self-Advocates’ Perspectives: Autism & Emergency Response

GENDER DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS

• Experiences and Needs for Transgender/Gender Diverse Individuals with ASD

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