Take Part in research
University researchers and students often look for people with lived experience to participate in their research.
If you would like to help increase understanding of autism and support for autistic people, the following research projects are looking for people to take part. You can contact the researcher directly by clicking on the links provided. Please note that we provide these links as a service to the research community, but these are not Scottish Autism projects, and agreement to take part is with the researcher leading the study.
You will find current studies and projects below. If you want to take part in our research then contact the researchers directly through their adverts.
Content Note: This page discusses topics that may feel sensitive or triggering for some readers. Please take care as you read, and remember you’re not alone – support is available if you need it. You can reach out to our Advice Line for guidance and support.
- Social Experiences in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults | Univesity of Oxford
- Is Intolerance to Uncertainty distinct from generalised anxiety in adult autistic individuals? (English Version) Welsh Version of Research Call | Aberystwyth University
- Exploring autistic experiences of (peri)menopause and (peri)menopause support | University of Glasgow
- What are the experiences of autistic people when reporting sexual abuse/assault? A Poetic Inquiry | University of Chester
- Animal Magnetism: A Comparison of Preferences in Therapy Animal Species Selection | University of Staffordshire
- Social Connection in Online Interactions | Nottingham Trent University
- Exploring parents of autistic children’s experiences supporting their child to transition out of the COVID-19 lockdowns | University of Staffordshire
- Does working with animals help autistic children build a connection with their supporting professionals? | Universitat Leipzig
- What is the neurodivergent brain on music? | University of Salford
- Exploring the Experiences of Pupil Support Assistants Supporting Children with Additional Support Needs in Early Years in Scotland | University of Strathclyde
- Does having an autism diagnosis change how you feel? A photovoice study | Abertay University
- Autistic people’s experiences of change, and no change, in therapy for anxiety | University College London
- Exploring masking in autistic individuals | University of Hull
- Evaluating support for autistic adults who camouflage | University College London
- Neuroanatomical differences associated with Anorexia Nervosa (Study for individuals diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa; Study for those without diagnosis) | University of Aberdeen View video for Research Survey
- Exploring Autism Diagnosis in Women | University of Staffordshire
- How is autism experienced and understood by autistic adults with a learning disability | University of Stirling
Advertising research studies
If you are a researcher looking for participants, your study has ethical approval, and the research addresses the priorities of the autistic community, we can advertise your research here. If you would like to advertise your research project on our website, please send us your call for participants and a copy of the ethics approval.