Have your voice heard!

Calling parents of autistic children and young adults: you are invited to participate in a new research project conducted by the Curtin Autism Research Group at Curtin University in Perth, WA. If your autistic child is aged 5 years or over, please read on:

What is the project about?
This research project is recruiting 20-30 parents of autistic children and young people to join a series of focus group sessions, to explore your knowledge and attitudes to Relationships and Sexuality Education for your autistic child.

The research aims to better understand your beliefs, knowledge and experience regarding Relationships and Sexuality Education for autistic children and young adults.

What does participation involve?
  • You will participate in a small focus group discussion with other parents.
  • Participants will receive a $50 gift voucher for taking part in the study.
  • This could be in-person in Perth, or online.
  • The focus group will take between 60 - 90 minutes.
  • Prior to attending, the researcher will send you an information sheet to read, and a consent form to sign.
  • The session will take place before June 2024.
  • There are no right or wrong answers.
  • The session will be recorded for audio.
  • (An individual interview is possible too!)
Why participate?
  • Contribute to valuable knowledge that aims to improve the life of autistic individuals
  • Connect with other parents in a meaningful way
  • Learn more about Relationships and Sexuality Education
  • Help shape future policies and practices.
Please note that by completing the form, you consent to Kiind sharing your contact details with the Curtin Autism Research Group, researcher Michaela Southby, who will contact you regarding your Expression of Interest. If you have any questions, please contact michaela.southby@student.curtin.edu.au or 08 266 1084.

Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has approved this study (HRE2023-0704).
Section 1: About you (parent)

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Gender: How do you identify?

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* 4. Email address

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* 5. Your postcode

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* 6. Preferred day/time to attend a session

Section 2: About your child

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* 7. What is your child's name?

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* 8. Date of birth

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* 9. Age in years (5+)

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* 10. Does your child have a Clinical Autism diagnosis?

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* 11. Gender: How does your child identify?

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* 12. Do you consent to Kiind sharing your completed Expression of Interest form and contact details with the Curtin Autism Research Group?

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