Research Studies
updated 2/12/2025
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 links below to find out more about each research study.
CAREGIVERS OF INFANTS
- Bug-in-Ear eCoaching to Enhance Parents’ Use of Embedded Learning Opportunities with Preschool-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- The Experiences of Mothers Feeding Their Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- 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
- Bug-in-Ear eCoaching to Enhance Parents’ Use of Embedded Learning Opportunities with Preschool-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Virtual Well-Being Groups for Parents of Children with Autism
- Effectiveness of Screening Tools in Detecting Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children (Ages 5-11)
- Self-Care in the Context of Parenting a Child Diagnosed with ASD
- Community Engagement for Children with Autism: A Parent Training for Military Families
- Virtual Parent Coaching of Music Interventions
- 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
- School-Home Communication for Educators and Families of Children with Autism
- Autistic Children’s Interactions with Dogs (Ages 6-14)
- Unheard No More: The Experiences of Black Caregivers Navigating Autism (Ages 2-8)
- Experiences of Caregiving and Oral Health – To contact a member of the study team, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. To enroll, call or text: 804-404-6670.
- Identifying Mental Health Concerns and Suicide Risk for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (Ages 7-17 with Caregiver)
ADOLESCENTS OR CAREGIVERS OF ADOLESCENTS
- Perspectives of Autistic Seniors/Juniors on the Transition Process to College
- Perspectives of Caregivers of Autistic Seniors/Juniors on the Transition Process to College
- Autism Spectrum Disorder & Language Processing
- Child Needle Fear Study (Strategies for supporting your child)
Are you a parent of a transition-age youth with IDD? Interested in building advocacy skills?
- Caregiver perspectives on parenting strategies for children with autism or intellectual disability
- Caregiver Perspectives on suicide risk screening practices for youth on the autism spectrum
- Vanderbilt: Do you have experience with Section 504 of the REHAB ACT?
- CSU San Marcos: Parents of Adolescents
- ANDI at the George Washington University: How do children with autism and neurotypical children learn and make decisions?
- Self-Care in the Context of Parenting a Child Diagnosed with ASD
- Experiences of Siblinghood
- Attention in Autism (Ages 13-17)
- Understanding of Facial Expressions in Children and Young Adults with Autism
- Sexuality and Relationships Study (Ages 13-17) – email [email protected]
- Mental Health and Social Support in Youth with ASD – email Lindsey Becker at [email protected]
- 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)
- Assessing Menstrual Product Preferences of Young Adult Menstruators
- Understanding the Camouflaging Experiences of Adolescent Girls in Inclusion (Grades 9-12)
- School-Home Communication for Educators and Families of Children with Autism
- How LGBTQ+ Adolescents with Disabilities Experience School Connectedness and Identity Navigation (Grades 6-12)
- Perspectives of Autistic Teenagers on Their Experiences in Mental Health Therapy
- An Investigational Medication for Irritability in Autistic Children and Teenagers (Ages 5-17) – Contact [email protected]
- Identifying Mental Health Concerns and Suicide Risk for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (Ages 7-17 with Caregiver)
AUTISTIC ADULTS
- Autistic Women Who Received a Diagnosis After Age 30 And Who Have Applied for Social Security
- A Study Comparing Two Mental Health Therapies Among Autistic Adults
- Autistic Experience of Pregnancy
- 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
- Comparing Measures of Sensory Sensitivity in Occupational Therapy and Psychology
- Sticky Thinking (Repetitive Thoughts) and Stimming (Repetitive Behaviors) in Autistic Adults and How they Relate to Mental Health
- Neurodiversity and Higher Education *Student participants must be of racial/ethnic minority background, autistic/neurodivergent, and currently attending a community college or HBCU.*
- Mental Health Therapy for Autistic Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
- Structural Racism, Structural Ableism, and Intersectionality
- Predicting Job Satisfaction: Mattering at Work for Frontline Workers with Autism
- Postschool Outcomes of Immigrants with Disabilities
- Office Design for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Improving Autism Diagnosis
- Evaluating the RUBI Program’s Impact on Addressing Behavioral Challenges
GENDER DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in posting a research study with the ASCV.