York University
If you are over 18 years old and have Autism Spectrum Disorder (including ASD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder) OR if you are a caregiver to someone with ASD (e.g., parent, sibling, support worker etc.), researchers at York University would like to hear about your experiences with the police, your views regarding current police knowledge and training on ASD, and what you think police officers should know about people with ASD. You can participate even if you have not had any experiences with the police.
The goal of this project is to collect information that will be used to create training materials for police & law enforcement professionals on how to better interact with people with developmental disabilities. As thanks, you will be entered in a raffle for $50 gift certificate.
To participate, click here or visit www.prddproject.com.
For more inform, contact Alisha Salerno at salern0a@yorku.ca.
Currently, there are spaces left to enroll in two intervention programs that are aimed to promote mental health in young people with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Syndrome:
Secret Agent Society: Operation Regulation for children ages 8-12
MYmind for teens/young adults ages 14-21.
Both programs take place at York University in Toronto. Please see posters for program details and registration information. For more information about the Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research, please visit www.asdmentalhealth.ca
York University (Toronto, Ontario) is looking for (i) females with ASD 18 years and older and (ii) caregivers of women with ASD 18 years and older to participate in focus groups to help understand service needs. See posters for additional details.
Family Caregiver of Women with ASD - Let's talk about your service and support needs.
Women with ASD - Let's talk about your service and support needs.