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Paid UCL psychology research opportunity for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

17 October 2014

We are a research team at University College London, led by Professor Shelley Channon.

Students talking in the quad We are currently running a study that focuses on the cognitive processes underlying social and everyday functioning.

We are still looking for volunteers who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism) to help with our research study.

A big thank you to all those who have already replied to this advert last year, and taken part in the study - we are extremely grateful for your time and effort.

Who can participate?

To take part in the study, you should:

  • Be studying at UCL
  • Have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism)
  • Be fluent in English
  • Be aged 18-35 years old

What will it involve?

You will be asked to read a series of descriptions of different social situations, and then to answer some questions about them. You will not have to do anything unpleasant or painful, and the study does not involve any physical investigations of any type.

Where, when and how much?

This will be at the UCL Psychology Department. We can arrange a time at your convenience, any weekday between 9am and 6pm. The study should take approximately 3 hours, and you will be paid £20 for your help. 

What will happen to my information?

We will treat any information that you provide with the strictest confidence and you are free to withdraw from the study at any point.

Why is participation important?

It would help us a great deal if you were to take part. This research will help to understand better the specific everyday challenges that people with Autism Spectrum Disorders face. In the long term we aim to improve existing methods of identifying any difficulties, and develop better interventions.

Who should I contact?

If you would like to arrange a time to come to help us, or if you have any question about the study, please email Giulia Bellesi on: g.bellesi@ucl.ac.uk

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Giulia Bellesi, PhD student, Department of Experimental Psychology on behalf of Professor Shelley Channon's research team​

This study has received ethical approval from the UCL Research Ethics Commitee, ID Number: 1209/001