My name is Ella Mayo-Kiely, a senior in high school at THINK Global School. I would like to invite you to take part in my research study entitled, “The Relationship Between Age at Diagnosis of Autism and Mental Health in Autistic Individuals Assigned Female at Birth” for my AP Research class. You are free to talk with someone you trust about your participation in this research and may take time to reflect on whether you wish to participate or not. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at ellam@thinkglobalschool.com or my educator at syang@thinkglobalschool.com
Purpose
The purpose of this research study is to explore and provide insight on the relationship between the age at which an individual assigned female at birth is diagnosed with autism, their access to support and resources, and their mental health later in life.
Procedures
During this research study, you will be asked to answer a list of roughly 70 multiple choice and free response questions about your autism diagnosis, access to support, resources, and accommodations throughout your life, and your current and past mental health.
Duration
The survey will take approximately 15-40 minutes to complete.
Rights
You do not have to agree to participate in this research study. If you do choose to participate, you may choose not to complete the survey at any point. Additionally, the responses will be completely anonymous, including to myself.
Risks
During this research study, it is possible that you will experience certain risks or discomforts such as discussions of suicidal ideation and self harm. If these topics are or could be triggering to you, please do not participate in this study.
Confidentiality
The confidentiality of your participation in this research study, your responses or any individual results will be maintained by myself. As previously stated, all responses are completely anonymous.
Sharing the Results
The results of this study will be shared with my AP Research instructor as well as the College Board.
Contacts
If you have any questions about this research study, please feel free to contact me by email at ellam@thinkglobalschool.com. You may also contact my educator at syang@thinkglobalschool.com
Published on: Feb 24, 2022 at 16:06