r/audhd

Hi everyone!

I'm Anvi, a Master's student in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology at London South Bank University, and I'm currently conducting research on autism, camouflaging, and burnout...three things I know many in this community are deeply familiar with.

My study is looking at whether the age at which someone receives their autism diagnosis and their experiences of camouflaging (masking or adjusting autistic traits in social situations) relate to experiences of autistic burnout. It's a topic I feel strongly about, and I hope the findings can contribute to better understanding and support for autistic adults.

You can take part if you:

• Are 18 or over

• Have a formal autism diagnosis

• Do not have an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, or dementia

It is an anonymous online questionnaire and takes around 10 minutes.

Your participation would mean a lot, and every response genuinely helps. The study has been reviewed and approved by the LSBU Division of Psychology Research Ethics Committee.

Survey link:

https://lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_cHnqie3Xf5bn542

Feel free to drop any questions in the comments or email me on s4419471@lsbu.ac.uk. Thank you so much for your time!

Looking for ways to better understand and support my kid. Based in the US. Thanks in advance!

Mod note: Posting on behalf of researcher (Jennifer.Kirton@liverpool.ac.uk)

Express your interest in participating here: https://livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QYz9IBOzVkHNT8

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I'm Chloe, a master's student at the University of Portsmouth. I am autistic and I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label.

Eligibility:

- Autistic (formally diagnosed or self-identified)

- Age 18+

- UK-based

- You have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label by staff/clinicians/professionals in an education, health, and/or care context

Participation* involves one of either:

- An online interview (having your camera on or off is acceptable, as is using the chat function or participating via email)

- An in-person interview in London, UK (in a mutually agreed public place anywhere within London, UK (e.g. a café or a library)

All participants will be offered the interview questions in advance and this research has been given ethical approval.

If you are interested in taking part or want more information, please email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk

Supervisor: Dr Steven Kapp

*Please note, there is unfortunately no financial remuneration for participation due to this research being for a master's degree