Seeking Parents for Research Study
Jemma Deegan, a student of the Applied Psychology masters in UCC, needs your help in making a valuable contribution to the research literature on Asperger’s Syndrome in Ireland.
She is seeking parents of children/teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism to take part in a study on Circumscribed Interests and she would greatly appreciate your time and contribution to her research. If you are interested in taking part, you will complete an online survey that will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, involving some open-ended and multiple choice questions. Click on the link below where you will find the information sheet with further details, and please complete the survey that follows.
Please click on this link: Survey Here
ASPIRE urges our members to participate in valuable research such as this so that current and future clinical psychologists (and other professionals) can be enlightened as to the complexity of the condition and how it affects Irish families.
Inclusion ResearchColin McElroy is a primary school teacher from Dublin who is currently working on his Ph.D. in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Shevlin.
His research will focus on the education of students with Asperger syndrome within mainstream primary and secondary schools in Ireland. This research has the potential to inform policy and practice in developing inclusive learning environments. He would be very interested in talking to any parents who would like to contribute to this research.
Colin is keen to remind potential participants that the confidentiality of all participants will be maintained throughout this process. If you are interested in participating in this research or receiving more information about it, please contact Colin on 086 8653955 or mcelroyc@tcd.ie
Mayo Support GroupYoung man in Ballina with Asperger's Syndrome looking for help starting up a support group for people with the condition or other ASDs. He would also be interested in meeting parents who have a son or daughter with ASD. Please ph. 0863494187 from 10am - 6pm
Wexford Social Group
If anybody is interested in participating in a social group for adults and young adults in the Wexford area, please contact Aspire on 01 8780029 or email development@aspireireland.ie.
Support Group for Relatives of Adults with AS
If anyone is interested in setting up a support group for parents and siblings of adults with AS, please contact Aspire on 01 8780029
