Resarch studies
Autism Research at Deakin University
Dr Mark A. Stokes PhD BBSc (Hons) CBS MAPS MCHP MINSAR MAAAS
Associate Professor, School of Psychology,
Faculty of Health,
Deakin University
Ph: +61-3-9244-6865
Fx: +61-3-9244-6858
The Female Profile of Autism
WHO: Any Girls or Boys & Girls or Boys with Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism AGED between 12 to 18 years
PURPOSE: We wish to understand the differences between boys and girls with High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
INVOLVES: Tests of cognitive skills and planning skills, as well as life skills
BENEFITS: Free IQ Assessment
HOW: Contact Ivanna Cox at iac@deakin.edu.au
Autism and Fashion – Do you dress to impress?
WHO: Any Girls or Boys & Girls or Boys with Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism AGED between 10 to 15 years
PURPOSE: This is the first study in the world of Fashion choices, we want to understand what is important in the choices of clothing made by people with and without Autism,
INVOLVES: 15 to 20 minutes in a game based activity choosing clothes
BENEFITS: Fun
HOW: Contact Iskra Galic at igal@deakin.edu.au
Girls with Autism and Friendship
WHO: Any Girls or Boys with or without Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism AGED between 10 to 16 years and their parents
PURPOSE: Clinical work suggests there are striking differences in the way girls with autism develop friendships. Therefore, we want to understand how children with Autism develop friendships, and what is important in friendship to these children.
INVOLVES: 15 to 20 minutes in a friendly interview and discussion with children and simultaneously with their parents
BENEFITS: Better understanding of friendship in autism
HOW: Contact Alex Head at alex.head@deakin.edu.au
Assisted Reproduction (IVF) and Autism
WHO: Any mother of children with or without Autism
PURPOSE: There have been a few studies globally that have looked at the rates of autism in children with autism. Some have found an increased likelihood, but none have controlled for parental age. We wish to replicate this work rigorously controlling for parental age.
INVOLVES: 15 minutes completing an online questionnaire
BENEFITS: Clarification of whether Assisted Reproduction is related to Autism
HOW: Enrol online at http://www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/birthhealth/
Or contact Mark Stokes at mark.stokes@deakin.edu.au
Posted 12/8/11
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Teenagers with High Functioning Autism
This project is specifically looking at teenagers with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, their parents and siblings, including perceptions of stigma, perceptions of ideal motherhood and fatherhood, sibling relationships and physical and emotional health determinants.
To participate in the study teenagers must be diagnosed with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers Syndrome and be between the ages of 13-18 years, their siblings must be 13-25 years and parents up to age 55 years.
For more information contact Jessica Gill at jmgill@students.latrobe.edu.au
Teenagers with high functioning autism flier (PDF 71KB)
Posted 17/6/11
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Learning skills in intellectual disability
Monash University is conducting a research project looking at learning skills in intellectual disability and are seeking boys aged between 10-20 years with Down syndrome, autism, or an intellectual disability of unknown origin. The research involves approximately 2 hours of small tasks and tests (including regular breaks) looking at visual and verbal strengths. Families will be reimbursed $50 for their time. For more information contact Kim Trezise at kim.trezise@monash.edu or phone 0421 288 643.
Posted 17/3/11
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Supporting the social participation of families who have a child with a severe physical disability
What activities do parents and families with a child with a severe physical disability do to relax, socialise or to enjoy family life together?
Here is an opportunity for 30 parents to give their views on how they and their families socialise and participate in recreation and leisure activities. We hope to learn about what families need and want so that appropriate services may be planned.
If you are the parent (or primary caregiver) of a young person aged 10-18 years with a severe physical disability, we invite you to talk to us in a confidential interview (approximately 75 minutes). A ‘severe disability’ means your child uses wheeled mobility and requires assistance to perform all daily activities. We hope to interview parents as soon as possible at a time and place convenient to you.
For more information contact Dr Christine Imms at La Trobe University on telephone: 9479 5667 or c.imms@latrobe.edu.au or download the information flyer.
Re-posted 12/8/11
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Are you a young person with a disability between 14-24 years of age who has 10 minutes to talk about your career development wants and needs?
Urbis, an independent social research company, has been commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to undertake research into the career development needs of young people in Australia. The purpose of the research project is to provide the Australian Government with an evidence base for the development of a National Strategy for Career Development for young Australians.
Urbus is keen to hear your views on:
- Your ideas or plans about the work or study you may be interested in doing
- Any information or advice you may or may not have received about work or study
- Any information or advice you have wanted or needed but couldn’t get
- Who has given you information, advice or support.
Click on the link below to start the survey and go in the draw to win $500:
http://survey.confirmit.com/wix/p1612151697.aspx
Posted 22/2/11
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Medication use in people with an autism spectrum disorder
Are you an adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who currently takes medication? Or are you a care-giver of a child or adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who currently takes medication? Deakin University is conducting a study about the use of medication by individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and is interested in the type and reasons for medication and in your perspectives about its use.
Participants will be asked to complete a survey that will take approximately 20 minutes. Involvement is voluntary and your responses will be anonymous and you can drop out at anytime before you submit your survey and it will not be possible to identify you.
To complete the survey online go to:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/autismstudy/
For more information contact Belinda Minett bami@deakin.edu.au for a paper copy of the project description, questionnaire and reply paid envelope to be posted to you.
Posed 22/2/11
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Research project on ADHD, intellectual disability and behaviour
PhD student Nerelie Freeman is conducting a research project at Monash University with the aim of developing a new rating scale that will examine the behaviours associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) specific to students with an intellectual disability. It also aims to describe any differences in ADHD that may exist across children with different known causes of intellectual disability.
Male and female students aged between 5 and 17 years who are attending school and have a diagnosis of: an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (not Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism), Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome or Williams Syndrome are invited to participate in the study.
All children/adolescents who participate in the study will receive a free cognitive (IQ) assessment (unless an assessment has been completed in the last 2 years), and families will receive a report and feedback session.
For more information and contact details see the Explanatory Statement (57KB PDF).
Posted 22/2/11
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