Suffolk University

Participants accepted until: Ongoing until sample is recruited

Participant criteria: Mothers of children with an ASD, and typically-developing siblings (ages 8-12); child with ASD must be at least 4 years old.

Description of study: We are conducting a study to learn more about what it is like to have a child with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in your family. We are looking for mothers and typically-developing siblings (ages 8-12) of children with ASD to participate in this study to help us understand more about your experiences, and the about the ways in which family members cope with having a child with special needs. The study would involve answering some questionnaires. To compensate you for your time, mothers will receive a $15 visa gift card for their participation, and TD siblings will receive a $10 visa gift card! Your child may also participate in a short phone interview if s/he is interested, and earn another $10 visa gift card. This research study has been approved by the Suffolk University IRB.

This study has been approved by the Suffolk University IRB, protocol # F-172-11

Individual conducting study: Elizabeth Davis, M.A.

Supervising Professor: Lisa Coyne, Ph.D.

Weblink to flyers: n/a. Please email Elizabeth Davis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information

To participate contact: Please contact Elizabeth Davis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or

617-852-5106 for more information. We will be happy to talk with you more about our study and answer any questions you may have.

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