The Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Project - Goldsmiths Uni

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From: .Carswell@...Sent: 16/07/2012 13:20:11 GMT Daylight TimeSubj: The Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Project

Dear Sir/Madam,I represent a research project currently being conducted at GoldsmithsCollege, University of London.We are carrying out a large-scale study of people's experience of autismspectrum diagnosis in the UK. Our aim is to gather the most comprehensiverange of experiences and opinions about diagnosis. This is to find outwhat makes a good diagnostic experience and what areas could be improved.Findings from the project may help inform future guidelines for diagnosingautism spectrum conditions in the UK. We will also be comparing theinformation we gather with data from 15 years ago to see if experienceshave improved.You can find out more about the project on the information sheet attached,or at our website;http://www.gold.ac.uk/psychology/research/asd-diagnosisIf you want to get involved you can access surveys to express youropinions about diagnosis on our website. We are looking for the opinionsof three types of people.These are;- Parents or guardians of children with autism spectrum conditions- Adults with autism spectrum diagnoses- Health care professionals involved in diagnosing autism spectrum conditionsWe would really appreciate your help to get as many people involved aspossible.Attached to this email you will find an information sheet about theproject which can be used to spread the word.Potential ways you could help us publicise the survey include;- Forwarding this email or the information sheet on to any members orassociates who may be interested- If you run support groups/socials/training sessions, you could bring upthe project there- If you publish a newsletter, you could include a mention of the project- If you have a website or Facebook group, you could put a link to ourwebsite on there- Displaying or distributing the attached information sheetWe appreciate your time is limited and are very grateful for any input youhave in helping us to find out ways to improve diagnostic services forautism spectrum conditions in the UK.If you would like any further information about The Autism SpectrumDiagnosis Project, or if there is anything you can do to help, please getin touch.Yours faithfully, ChesterGoldsmiths College, University of Londonmail: ps101jc@...

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Thanks for this - will share.JanetteOn Monday, July 16, 2012 1:23:09 PM UTC+1, Mum2...@... wrote:

From: .Carswell@...Sent: 16/07/2012 13:20:11 GMT Daylight TimeSubj: The Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Project

Dear Sir/Madam,I represent a research project currently being conducted at GoldsmithsCollege, University of London.We are carrying out a large-scale study of people's experience of autismspectrum diagnosis in the UK. Our aim is to gather the most comprehensiverange of experiences and opinions about diagnosis. This is to find outwhat makes a good diagnostic experience and what areas could be improved.Findings from the project may help inform future guidelines for diagnosingautism spectrum conditions in the UK. We will also be comparing theinformation we gather with data from 15 years ago to see if experienceshave improved.You can find out more about the project on the information sheet attached,or at our website;http://www.gold.ac.uk/psychology/research/asd-diagnosisIf you want to get involved you can access surveys to express youropinions about diagnosis on our website. We are looking for the opinionsof three types of people.These are;- Parents or guardians of children with autism spectrum conditions- Adults with autism spectrum diagnoses- Health care professionals involved in diagnosing autism spectrum conditionsWe would really appreciate your help to get as many people involved aspossible.Attached to this email you will find an information sheet about theproject which can be used to spread the word.Potential ways you could help us publicise the survey include;- Forwarding this email or the information sheet on to any members orassociates who may be interested- If you run support groups/socials/training sessions, you could bring upthe project there- If you publish a newsletter, you could include a mention of the project- If you have a website or Facebook group, you could put a link to ourwebsite on there- Displaying or distributing the attached information sheetWe appreciate your time is limited and are very grateful for any input youhave in helping us to find out ways to improve diagnostic services forautism spectrum conditions in the UK.If you would like any further information about The Autism SpectrumDiagnosis Project, or if there is anything you can do to help, please getin touch.Yours faithfully, ChesterGoldsmiths College, University of Londonmail: ps101jc@...

This message and any attachments should only be read by those persons to whom it is addressed and be used by them for its intended purpose. It must not otherwise be reproduced, modified, distributed, published or actioned. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone on (01202) 483360 and delete it from your computer immediately. This e-mail address must not be passed to any third party or be used for any other purpose. Every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure that this e-mail, including attachments, does not contain any viruses. However, no liability can be accepted for any damage sustained as a result of such viruses, and recipients are advised to carry out their own checks. The Wessex Autistic Society is a company registered in England and Wales (Charity No. 1000792; Co. No. 2506982). Reg''''d Office : Bargates Court, 22 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QL Tel 01202 483360