Participants Needed - Education for Autistic Post-secondary Students in Canadian Universities
About the study:
We are looking for autistic adults to share their experiences in post-secondary educational institutions in Canada. As part of this study you will complete three surveys (TBQ-1, TBQ-2, and TBQ-3) at your own pace, each taking about an hour, and receive a $25 online gift card for each survey completed.The surveys will explore your experiences with belonging, strengths, autistic traits, executive functioning, and more, including intersectional experiences for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.
Who can participate?
If you are interested, 18+ years of age, enrolled in post-secondary education in Canada for a minimum of 6 months, diagnosed with autism (either self-diagnosed or formally), and agree to participate you will be asked to fill out surveys looking at your experiences in college/university.
Time and compensation:
In total, the research experience will take between 3 hours, each survey is approximately an hour in length. You will be compensated with a $25 gift card for your time after each survey is completed (up to 3 gift cards).To participate please complete the screening survey below to check your eligibility
Please note that this research is done in collaboration with the Aiden Lab at the University of Alberta. Online surveys are done through the University of Alberta Qualtrics, rather than Wilfrid Laurier's
Please note that this research is done in collaboration with the Aiden Lab at the University of Alberta. Online surveys are done through the University of Alberta Qualtrics, rather than Wilfrid Laurier's
Participants Needed - Child Learning in Virtual Reality
About the study:
We are looking for children aged 5-13 years old to complete a study on learning in virtual reality. As part of this study, children will learn a science lesson in a virtual classroom, while wearing a virtual reality headset. Children will then be asked to complete an activity assessing the knowledge they gained from the lesson.This research takes place in-person at Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus
Additionally, we will ask you to fill out a few questionnaires about your child's behaviour, this will be done online.
Who can participate?
If you are interested, have a child between 5-13 years of age, and are able to travel to Waterloo, Ontario, and agree for your child to participate you will be asked to fill out surveys assessing your child's behaviour, and your child will complete this virtual reality study in-person.
Time and compensation:
In total, the research experience will take about 1 hour. We have a flexible booking schedule and can offer weekdays, evening, or weekends. While your child participates, you will be asked to fill out the questionnaire regarding their behaviour. You will be compensated with $20 for your time both participating and transporting your child to Laurier.If you have any questions or wish to participate, please reach out to us at
cognisantlab[at]gmail.com
Participants Needed - The Employment Experiences of Autistic Adults
About the study:
We are looking for 100 autistic adults to share their experiences attempting to find work, and/or in the workplace. As part of this study you will be interviewed by a researcher to find out more about your experience with job searches, job interviews, and experiences in the workplace (if you have been employed). As part of this research we will video and/or audio record your interview to better understand how body language and speech characteristics might also contribute to employment success. These results will help us to better understand how experiences with finding and keeping a job might be different for autistic people.Who can participate?
If you are interested, 18+ years of age, and agree to participate you will be asked to provide information about your personality traits, as well as take part in an interview where a researcher will ask you questions related to employment.Some information will be gathered through a secure online survey, while the interview can take place online (on zoom) or in person at Wilfrid Laurier University, or another location of your choosing.
Time and compensation:
In total, the research experience will take between 1-1.5 hours. You will be compensated with $30 for your time.If you have any questions or wish to participate, please reach out to us at
cognisantlab[at]gmail.com
Online Study — Pathways to an Autism Diagnosis
About the study:
The Cognisant Lab is dedicated to improving the autism diagnosis experience, aiming to assist both parents seeking a diagnosis for their child and adults seeking a diagnosis for themselves. Currently, numerous obstacles hinder these individuals. As part of our research, we seek to gain deeper insights into these barriers in order to provide valuable information to families, adults, professionals, and policymakers.Who can participate?
If you have obtained an autism diagnosis, faced challenges in obtaining one, or are currently navigating the process, we would greatly appreciate hearing about your experience.
Time and compensation:
This survey typically takes between 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the length of your responses. Upon completion, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 gift card of your choice.If you have any questions or wish to participate, please reach out to us at
diagnosispathways[at]gmail.com