[Kaitlyn Born]

Research Opportunity

Hello!!
I am writing to let you know about an opportunity to participate in a research study about services for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder between diagnosis and service assembly. This study is conducted by myself, Kaitlyn Born, as a part of my Masters in Special Education. This study wants to examine the experience of parents and families of children who have ASD after diagnosis to service assembly (e.g. early intervention, speech pathology, physiotherapy, respite, occupational therapy, etc.).  I want to find out the true experience of families during this time period. The hope is to reveal whether or not these true experiences coincide with what existing literature suggests to be optimal.
If you choose to participate in this study there will be a small time commitment. There will be two interviews set up, approximately 60 minutes per interview. The first interview will be to hear your story from diagnoses to service assembly.  This interview will be guided with open ended questions, and the interview will be recorded and later transcribed.  At a later time, a second interview will be set up, where it will be asked that you go over the transcription of the interview, and whether or not you agree with the common themes and issues that I extracted. With your participation, you will be promised your complete anonymity, and any information used within the study must be approved by you, the participant.
If this study interests you, and you would like further details, I would love to exchange emails, or set up a phone call. Know that a request for more information does not obligate you to participate in the study.
Thank you so much for your time, and considering this research opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kaitlyn Born

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