Expected benefits.
Although you may not benefit directly from participating in this research, this research will more generally contribute to understanding the factors that underlie the use of specific interventions by psychologists who work with people with ASD. It is hoped in the future that this information will assist in obtaining further training for psychologists who work with individuals with ASD and outline adaptations to treatment of comorbid anxiety and/or depression in this population.
Risk management
No risks are envisaged from participating in this research. Individual responses are not identifiable to the researchers as the questionnaires are completed anonymously. Griffith University conducts research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. Electronic data will be stored on password protected computers and research servers belonging to the research team. Data will be retained on these servers for a period of 5 years, and will be destroyed using the University confidential waste service, in accordance with Griffith University policy when it is no longer required. Please feel free to contact the researchers if you have any questions. We also ask that participants do not post information about the study on social media webpages (e.g. Facebook) to ensure anonymity of participants.
Feedback to you
Results from this study will be disseminated via a thesis to Griffith University which may lead to a publication in an academic journal/s as well. As participation will be anonymous, it will be not be possible to share results with you specifically. However, all participants are invited to contact the researchers should you wish to receive aggregated results which will be provided via a lay summary.
Questions, concerns and further information
Griffith University conducts research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Please feel free to contact the researchers if you have any questions. If you have any additional questions or concerns about ethical issues, please contact the Manager, Research Ethics, at Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (research-ethics@griffith.edu.au ; (07) 3735 4375).
Completion of this survey will be taken as your consent to participate in the research.