Participate in a Study

We are currently recruiting participants for 3 studies.

 

Project REACH 

Who can participate? 

  • Adults with Down syndrome who: 
    • Are 22 years or older 
    • Live with a family member or a legal guardian
  • Parents/guardians of an adult with Down syndrome (aged 22 or older)
  • Service providers with professional experience serving adults with Down syndrome and/or their families

Note: Participants must be fluent in either English OR Spanish. We are currently seeking families who live in Massachusetts and service providers who work in Massachusetts.

What will I do? 

  • Fill out a brief survey about you and your background (5-10 minutes)
  • Participate in a one-time interview (between 30-60 minutes), either online or in-person

Will I receive payment for participating? 

  • Yes! Participants will receive a $50 gift card for completing the interview and brief survey

To learn more or to participate, feel free to contact us!

  • Email: farlab@bu.edu
  • Call or Text: (617)468-8094
  • OR complete the Consent-to-Contact Form on this page.

 

Well-Being and Traumatic Experiences in Autistic Youth

Who can participate?

  • Autistic youth (14-21 years old)
  • Parents/guardians 

What will I do?

Take part in a one-time interview (between 30-60 minutes) online or in person and complete a short survey. For youth, we can do the interview in a way that is comfortable for you, like speaking, emailing, or chatting. 

Participants will receive a $50 gift card for completing the study. 

To learn more or to participate, email bu.autism.wellbeing@gmail.com, text (617) 651-0214, or complete the form on this page.

 

Community Participation in Autistic Young Adults

Who can participate?

  • Autistic young adults who are 18-30 years old

What will participants do?

  • Participate in one survey
  • Optional one interview (between 30-60 minutes)

 Participants will receive a $20 gift card for completing the survey. An additional $20 gift card will be given for the interview participants.

 To learn more or to participate, please contact us.