NBR: Need Study Participants on Autism

[skunklionshow]

Since Binky folks are involved in everything and anything I’m hoping you all can help me get some referrals for my study.  Please contact me for official flyers & posters for posting at job sites.  Forward to anyone & everyone that may be interested.  Autism occurs in 1 out of 150 births, therefore, it is likely that this affects someone you know.  Thanks.  Here’s the official “poop”:

 

WANTED

PARENTS & SIBLINGS (Ages 12-18)

OF A CHILD WITH AUTISM

 

This Study will Provide a Unique Opportunity for Kids (12-18 yrs)

to Share his/her Feelings about Having a Brother or Sister with Autism

& the Support he/she Receives or Needs from Parents & Other Adults.

 

Parent will complete a questionnaire lasting 15-30 minutes, answering questions about his/her child diagnosed with Autism.

 

Sibling (Ages 12-18) will complete a packet of questionnaires, lasting 10-15 minutes, answering questions about his/her feelings of having a brother or sister with autism and the support he/she receives from their parents and other adults.

 

All siblings that complete the study will be entered in a raffle to receive a $50 Gift Card. 

 

 

 

For Further Information Contact:

 Kelly (Student Co-Investigator) Directly at:

kellyol@pcom.edu            –or–            267-679-5820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jerseygirl]

Skunklionshow, your study reminded me of a film that came out last year; The Black Balloon. You may or may not have heard of it, it was a small independant film that has similar theme to your study. The writer/director, Elissa Down, grew up with two autistic brothers. The film is semi-autobiographical but it isn’t a doco on autism. I haven’t seen it, it’s on my list along with many others! I just recall reading about it because it featured quite a bit in our local media – director being young Aussie film maker etc…

[Sarita]

This is a great study. I think there is alot to be known about autism.

[kralspace]

I ditto Sarita, I think it’s a great study.

I feel the more people understand an illness the more willing they are to help find cures, treatments or ways to make their lives better.

I knew even my close co-workers were puzzled at my own protectiveness and anxiety over my son’s gran mal seizures. Since John Travolta’s family suffered such a horrible, heart-breaking tragedy and the resulting spotlight on epilepsy, many have come up to tell me they didn’t realize what a debilitating illness it is and the stigma attached to it.

I hope your study goes well, the more the public learns about autism, the better.

Kathy

[skunklionshow]

Thank  you all for your support and input.  1 out of 150 births will be an autistic child….it’s a very alarming statistic.  During my lit review I learned that it is very rare to have studies that ask siblings of children w/ illness or disability what they think.  I think its important to let the sibs know that they were being heard.

Krlspce:  It’s interesting what you said.  Many families that have members w/ “invisible” illnesses or disabilty feel similar to what you said.  I think it’s incrediably important for everyone to be aware of this when they make a “snap judgement”.  All my best to your family.  I hope your son’s condition has improved.

Jersey:  I’m definitely going to do some hunting for that movie.  Thanks

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