Irish Society for Autism

The prevalence of toileting problems in children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Please read below information regarding research that parents may wish to participate in – Kady Francis, a Psychology student from the National University of Galway is conducting a research study into the prevalence of toileting problems in children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Kady is looking to recruit parents of children with ASD aged between 4 to 17 years.  Participation requires completing questionnaires.  Questionnaires will be available in hardcopy and via email.

If you wish to find out more information regarding this research or participate in this research please contact Kady at k.francis2@nuigalway.ie or use link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v1mOBFl5N9ll2dDFLftNWJPNeb-xDdeAX4gjJ-zBHms/viewform​

Examining family experiences of siblings of those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Please read below information regarding research that parents may wish to participate in – Rachel Conlon, Orla Connolly, Holly Hanlon, Roisin O’Dwyer and Nicola Taylor, psychology students from Trinity College are conducting a research project examining family experiences of siblings of those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  They are looking for people who have a sibling with a diagnosis of ASD to take part in the study which will take place in Trinity College.  The session will last approximately 45 minutes, in which participants will be asked to fill out 2 questionnaires and take part in a 30 minutes interview.  The interview will focus on the topics of family relationships, family life and support services.

If you wish to find out more information regarding this research or participate in this research please email – Nicola Taylor at groupprojectasd@gmail.com.

Investigating the risk factors for bullying of children and young people with Autism and parents experiences of how bullying was addressed by Schools.

Please read below information regarding research that parents may wish to participate in – Carolyn Frazer from the Middletown Centre for Autism as part of her Masters Degree in Psychology is conducting a research study which aims to investigate risk factors for bullying of children and young people with Autism and parents experiences of how bullying as addressed by schools.

If you wish to find out more information regarding this research or participate in this research please follow the click to obtain more information – Carolyn Frazer Research Study