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A Report of Survey Findings: Assessing the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Virginia
Research Article: The importance of physician knowledge of autism spectrum disorder: results of a parent survey
Research Briefs
2008
Spring/Summer 2008, Volume 4, Issue 1 - Raising awareness through early screening: A
partnership between the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic
and Carilion Pediatric Clinic
2007
Fall/Winter 2007, Volume 3, Issue 1 - The effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
intervention for anger and anxiety management in
children with Asperger Syndrome
2006
December 2006, Volume 2, Issue 3 - The Feasibility of Pivotal Response Training for Improving Joint Attention in Children with Autism.
October 2006, Volume 2, Issue 2 - Benefits of omega-3 supplementation: Effects on aggressive behavior and implications for autism spectrum disorders
March 2006, Volume 2, Issue 1 - Assessing the Needs of Individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder in Virginia: Report of a Parent Survey
2005
December 2005, Volume 1, Issue 1 - A Brief review of Casein and Gluten Free Diets as an Intervention for Autism
Ongoing Research
SPEAC - The Study of Parent Emotions and Autism in Children
We are interested in both mothers and fathers (biological, adopted, or step) completing the survey about their child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are attempting to unravel the relationships among emotions and behaviors that occur between parents and their children.
Please distribute this flier to anyone who is interested. If you can post the link to any of your organization's web pages, we would also appreciate that.
SPEAC (The Study of Parent Emotions and Autism in Children) is being conducted by the VT Autism Clinic, directed by Dr. Angela Scarpa of the Psychology Department at Virginia Tech. Parents can often be overwhelmed at raising children with special needs, and are often concerned about how their mood affects their child. This project looks at the complex relationship between parental emotions and the behaviors of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fathers and mothers (of children with ASD between ages 3-16 years) will be asked to complete questionnaires related to mood, stress, and their child’s behaviors. Total time for the study will not exceed 45 minutes, and can be completed at your convenience. We are interested in both parents completing the questionnaires. To participate in this online anonymous survey, go to https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1190746921442
For more information, you may contact Angela Scarpa at 540-231-2053, or email me at autism@vt.edu.
Thank you!
Angela