Autism Center of Excellence ACE - 18-65 Autistic or have an autism diagnosis

STUDY BASICS

Are you 18 to 65 years old? Are you autistic or have an autism diagnosis? You may be eligible for a research study that aims to learn information that can be used to create treatments for autistic adults who live with thoughts of suicide. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of the University of Pittsburgh Autism Center for Excellence is to support mental health and reduce suicide risk for autistic adults. The study hopes to identify emotion dysregulation in adults and create supports for adult mental health.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Age 18 to 65 years old
• Autistic or clinically diagnosed with autism by a professional
• Able and willing to wear chest and ankle sensors, and complete daily phone surveys over a 2-week period
• Able and willing to undergo fMRI scanning.
• Able to visit University of Pittsburgh or UPMC facilities at least two times. Most participants will come in three times. 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• In-person interviews and surveys 
• 2-week period of wearing sensors and completing up to 8 daily surveys per day
• Online surveys 
• fMRI brain scan 
• Follow up interview and surveys at 6 and 12 months