Grad student project--input from parents wanted!

November 9, 2009

Hi

I'm Amy Camodeca, a grad student at the University of Windsor in Windsor

Ontario. I conduct neuropsychological assessments for the school board in

Windsor and have worked with kids (aged 2-18) with many kinds of disabilities

for the last 5 years.

I'm doing research (my dissertation) about parents of children with different

types of disabilities or problems that impact learning in school, including ASD.

I'm looking at how social and academic skills in parents are related to coping

with having a child with an ASD.

Your input is important because we know that the children who do well have

parents that advocate for them and understand their needs. The purpose of my

study is to help parents who don't do these things as well do them better, and

help their child at home and at school.

You can also enter yourself into a draw for a $50 (CDN) Toys R Us gift card

(optional). All information is confidential, and you can enter a pseudonym (a

not real name) on the consent form if you'd like.

It doesn't matter how old your child is, but you have to be a biological mom or

dad of the child. If you (the parent) have fewer than 30 minutes to complete

some online questionnaires (about yourself) and look at some eyes and pick the

emotion that goes with it, I would REALLY appreciate it!

Here's the link to my study, which has more information:

My study has been approved by the University REB. My research advisor is Dr. S.

Voelker. The university website is www.uwindsor.ca.

Thanks!

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