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Here is a list of current Autism Spectrum Disorder (and related) research projects approved by the Autism SA Professional Practice Committee. Some projects are looking for participants -- can you help? Contact the researcher direct for further information.
If you are a researcher and would like your project to appear on the Autism SA website, please go here.
Project title: Investigating the effect of behavioural therapy on MU frequency oscillations in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Status: Currently Looking For Participants!
Primary researcher: Anna Moffat
Institution(s): Flinders University (SA)
Project summary: Research participants are required for a study investigating imitation ability in children with Autism. The study aims to provide further insight into how skills are acquired in this population. Children who are aged between 2.5 and 7 years and have a diagnosis of Autism are eligible to participate. Each subject is required to attend one 45 minute session only (held in the city) and will be financially reimbursed for their time.
Further information: Download Information Sheet
Date posted: August 2010
Project title: Prevalence and cross-cultural comparison of daytime sleepiness in adolescents
Status: Currently looking for participants!
Primary researcher: Michelle Short
Institution(s): Flinders University (SA), LaTrobe Univertisy (Vic)
Project summary: Researchers from the School of Psychology at Flinders University are looking for volunteers to participate in a study looking at teen sleep patterns and well-being. If you/your teen are aged 13-17 years and have Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism (no intellectual disability) and you would like more information, please contact Michelle Short on 0419 834 340 or email michelle.short@flinders.edu.au. All participants will be reimbursed for their time with a gift voucher to the value of $40.00.
Further information: Download Information Sheet
Date posted: August 2010
Project title: To examine the use of mindfulness training to manage anxiety in individuals with Asperger syndrome and autism
Status: In progress
Primary researcher: Samantha Vincent
Institution(s): University of South Australia (SA)
Project summary: Not available
Further information: Not available
Date posted: July 2010
Page Updated 31 August 2010
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Research to detect marker of autism at birth
Is your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder 14 years or younger AND was born at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA?
Would you like to be part of a study to measure antibodies to the brain in the cord blood stored at birth?
For a mailout sheet, click here.
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Enhancing emotion recognition in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
The evaluation of the impact of animated children’s series designed to enhance emotion recognition and social understanding in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Research participation: We are offering children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of 4 and 8 an opportunity to participate in an enjoyable study. The project seeks to evaluate the impact of animated children’s series designed to enhance emotion recognition and social understanding in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Participants will undergo a baseline assessment ( 45 mins duration) which includes subtests from the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence and brief emotional recognition tasks. Parents will be given either a Transporters (DVD) or episodes of Thomas The Tank Engine specifically selected for their emotional content and social stories. A guide is also provided to help with consolidation and generalisation of learning. The same emotion recognition measures will be used for testing after three weeks (30 mins). On completion of the study all participants will be given The Transporters DVD to keep. Please click here for more details.
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Nutrigenomic investigation of the molecular determinants of autism with respect to the methionine pathway.
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Blood and cheek cell samples are needed from children aged 15 years of less diagnosed with autism and their non-autistic sibling(s). Your help would be greatly valued and will contribute to a growing body of South Australian-based research into autism. For for further information, please click here.