Research Study: Hispanic/Latino Autistic Experiences in Therapy

This study compares two ways of involving stakeholders—Design Thinking (DT) and Focus Groups (FG)—to see which is more effective in engaging Hispanic and Latinx families in research.

We aim to understand the challenges and supports that Hispanic and Latinx parents, caregivers, and autistic individuals face when accessing therapy.

Insights from these engagement sessions will help culturally adapt the Ayres Sensory Integration OT-ASI manual. One version will be adapted using FG data and the other using DT data, and we will compare how acceptable and feasible each version is.

Participants will receive compensation for their time.

Participation Requirements

• Parents or caregivers of Autistic Hispanic and Latino individuals
• Autistic Adults (+18) members of the Hispanic and Latino community

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For more information on how to participate, please contact The Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence call 856.889.4683 or email PCORIstudy@jefferson.edu.

Autism New Jersey strongly recommends reviewing the following information prior to participating in any research study:

For more information and a comprehensive list of potential benefits and risks of participating, please contact the investigators. For helpful information on being an informed research participant, please visit the Organization for Autism Research’s (OAR) Parent’s Guide to Research. Appendix B provides a list of questions to ask prior to participation and overviews your rights as a research participant.