Sharing an Understanding on Coping Strategies in Different Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Conditions: Shared Perspectives Across Adults, Caregivers/Informants and Clinicians
What's the study about?
We are recruiting a) adults with these neurotypes/diagnoses and b) their loved ones to participate in up to 4 (four) 30-minute surveys about coping strategies. This will help us understand how coping strategies develop and whether they apply across all contexts. You will be compensated for your time.
Who can participate?
If you or a loved one is neurodivergent.
What will participants be doing?
Participants will be asked to complete up to four (4) online surveys, each approximately 30 minutes in length, over the course of the study. These surveys will ask about their coping strategies in different contexts, including home, school, work, and social environments. The surveys are completed independently at the participant’s convenience and do not require any in-person visits or specimen collection. Total participation time may range from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of surveys completed. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Why is this important?
Our hope is to better capture social camouflaging and coping strategies a) beyond autism and across other neurotypes and mental health conditions, and examine current understanding and description of social camouflaging across different perspectives (e.g., first-hand lived experience, from loved ones, from clinicians) to better inform support guidelines for autistic and/or neurodivergent folks.
Quick Facts
WHO:
Researchers: Louisa Man
Institution:: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre
WHAT:
4 mini surveys about masking
WHERE:
Remotely via WebEx (learn more here)
INTERESTED?
Contact:
coping.study@camh.caEnds April 30, 2026
Study flyer:
