Transition to Adolescence
What's the study about?
We are looking at puberty development in autistic youth from the perspectives of youth, parents, and professionals to gain a broad understanding. By completing interviews with these groups, we hope to gain knowledge/develop appropriate support for autistic youth related to puberty, relationships, personal safety, boundaries, and sexuality.
Who can participate?
– Youth with Autism: Ages 10-18 with a formal ASD diagnosis
– Primary Caregivers: Parent or guardian actively involved in daily care of a
youth with autism ages 10 and older
– Professionals: Licensed or certified providers working with children or
adolescents with autism
What will participants be doing?
Participants will be involved in a semi-structured Zoom interview on their experiences. If there are any questions participants are uncomfortable with, they can be skipped. Interviews will last approximately 45 minutes.
Why is this important?
We hope to gain knowledge/develop appropriate support for autistic youth related to puberty, relationships, personal safety, boundaries, and sexuality.