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The research investigations below have received approval from Aspect’s Research Approval Committee. If you are interested in participation in any of the research studies and would like to learn more, please click on the title of the study.
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- Does your child have a previous diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
- Is your child starting primary school next year?
- Are you enrolling your child in either a special school, support class or a regular class?
If you answered yes to the above questions, you are invited to take part in this research study. Contact Rozanna on 02 9590 3721 or email her on
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Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Sciences, Macquarie University is seeking children with autism aged 6- to 18-years for a study investigating language abilities and difficulties in autism.
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Aspect is participating in an international research study to develop a diagnostic scale for high functioning autism and Asperger's Disorder for adults. To assist with the study Aspect is seeking Australian adults with ASD over 18 to participate.
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Monash University and the Alfred are currently conducting new research into autism and Asperger’s disorder, investigating both how the brain works and potential new treatments. We are looking for people aged between 14-40 with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s disorder to take part. This research involves the use of “transcranial magnetic stimulation,” or TMS.
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The purpose of this research study is to better understand sexuality and relationships of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The information collected from the study may increase knowledge of how best to help teens and adults with ASDs experience healthy sexual development.
Participation in this study involves completion of a set of online questionnaires at http://www.unbstudy.com/ that will take between 45 minutes and 1¼ hours to complete.
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The University of NSW are currently looking for adults aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome or High Functioning Autism (HFA) to investigate some of the reasons underlying the difficulties with social interactions and understanding the emotions and intentions of other people.
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If you are an adult (over the age of 18) who has Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism, we invite you to participate in this study.
Melis Aday and Dr. David Hamilton from the School of Psychology at Deakin University are conducting an online study looking at special interests in adults with Asperger syndrome/ high functioning autism.
www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/specialinterestsinAS/
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The Brain & Mind Research Institute at the University of Sydney is currently conducting research evaluating a new treatment approach for people with Autism and Aspergers that aims to improve social understanding. This is the first international trial to determine whether this treatment will improve social understanding in the long term for youth with Autism. It involves the administration of a nasal spray form of natural hormone, Oxytocin, and examines whether this particular medication can improve social functioning and emotion perception in young males aged between 12 and 18 with a mental age of 12 or above. Findings could potentially lead to a new treatment to improve social skills for youth with autism spectrum disorders.
If you provide consent for your child, they will receive a thorough clinical assessment and then eight weeks of treatment with Oxytocin or placebo. This nasal spray is a synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin which is found naturally in the human body and has been approved for use in humans by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Treatment will be supervised by medical and mental health professionals. Given at the dose your child may be given, there are not expected to be any significant negative side effects, although all participants are closely monitored by a psychiatrist.
If you would like to participate, or would like more information about oxytocin and this trial, please contact
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, or phone Dr. Adam Guastella on 02 9351 0881.
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Children and Families Research Centre, Macquarie University. This study is seeking children with autism aged 4 to 8 for a study comparing methods for teaching concepts to children with autism. Contact Dr. Naomi Sweller on 02 9850 7013 or email
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Does your child have a previous diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Is your child aged between 8 to 14 years?
If you answered yes to the above questions, you are invited to take part in this research study. Contact Sandy Vickerstaff on 02 9351 8476 or email her on
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