Autistic Students and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Study
What do we want to know?
We are interested in better understanding the experiences of Autistic students navigating Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs. We want to learn about students’ experiences in WIL and create recommendations (in an online resource hub) for fostering neuro-inclusive WIL experiences.
Who are we looking for?
- We are recruiting Autistic individuals who are currently involved in a work-integrated learning program or who previously participated in a work-integrated learning program in BC (e.g., a co-op placement).
What to expect:
Participation in this study involves completing an online questionnaire and answering a series of questions about your WIL experiences. Your time commitment should you choose to participate will be approximately 1 hour. You will be compensated $20 for your time.
How to sign up:
- For more information or if you are interested in participating, please contact Meryssa at addl@sfu.ca or fill out the following registration form: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6R4VOEH7IAWAbAi
This study was developed in collaboration with community members.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elina Birmingham (ebirming@sfu.ca)
Co-Investigator: Dr. Grace Iarocci (giarocci@sfu.ca)
Ethics Protocol #30002681
This research study is funded by the Laurel Foundation.
Sound Sensitivity Project – Online Survey and Focus Group
What do we want to know?
The goal of the online survey and focus group is to better understand how adults and families are coping with sound sensitivity and how it impacts their daily lives. In addition, we are working towards developing new wearable technology for helping individuals with sound sensitivity and will be asking for your input on what features are important.
Who are we looking for?
- Adults and caregivers of youth who currently experience decreased sound tolerance.
What to expect:
Research will take place remotely in two parts:
1) Online survey: The online survey will include questions about you or your child’s experience with sound sensitivity and will also determine interest and eligibility for focus group participation. As a thank you for participating we will enter you into a draw to win one of ten $25 Amazon.ca gift cards. This survey will take around 20 minutes to complete.
2) Remote focus group: The focus groups will be held over Zoom and will be around 1.5 to 2 hours in duration. We will be offering each participant a $25 gift card as a thank you for your time.
It is possible to participate in just the online survey and not the focus group.
How to sign up:
- Registration form for adults with decreased sound tolerance: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57OHLcPvtwGZZRA
- Registration form for caregivers of youth with decreased sound tolerance: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aibUfrhn0XPdTDM
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elina Birmingham [ebirming@sfu.ca], Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Ethics Protocol H19-00159
