Estudios de investigación
Una nota para los padres/cuidadores y los autistas interesados en participar:
Los siguientes estudios están buscando participantes. Algunos de estos estudios tienen un pequeño compromiso de tiempo y son sólo cuestionarios basados en la investigación, mientras que otros estudios pueden tener lugar durante unos meses e incluir terapia, formación o entrenamiento de padres/cuidadores, o alguna otra forma de apoyo, terapia u orientación sobre el autismo. Algunos estudios pueden implicar una compensación o la posibilidad de obtener una tarjeta de regalo, que se indicará más adelante.
Investigadores: ¿Quiere publicar un estudio?
Lea nuestra información sobre cómo publicar un estudio aquí: https://tinyurl.com/StudyAST
La Sociedad de Autismo de Texas no tiene ninguna afiliación con las organizaciones que aparecen a continuación y no respalda ni aprueba los estudios. Todas las preguntas e inquietudes sobre los estudios deben dirigirse a la Junta de Revisión Institucional (IRB) y/o al cartel del estudio. Gracias.
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Estudios destacados
Las siguientes organizaciones han hecho una donación a la Sociedad de Autismo de Texas para ser incluidas en nuestra sección de "Estudios destacados". ¡Estamos agradecidos por las donaciones que apoyan el tiempo de nuestro personal y nos ayudan a asistir a la comunidad de Autismo de Texas!
Towson University
This study intends to explore the relationship between autistic children and their dogs.
End date of study enrollment period is 05/10/2025.
Time required for the study: 30-45 minutes
Compensation: Raffle for 1 of 5 $50 Amazon gift cards
I am looking for parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 6-14 who have at least one dog living in their home (can be a pet dog or service/autism assistance dog) to participate in the research study about the activities that autistic children do with their dogs and the children’s sensory experiences. The study will consist of an online questionnaire filled out by the parent. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.
More Information: Click Here
Contact Info: Kristin Tatelman, Phone: 908-578-6331 email: ktatel1@students.towson.edu
The University of Texas at Dallas
The purpose of the study is to understand what types of language input helps autistic children learn vocabulary.
End date of study enrollment period is 03/30/2027
Time required for the study: 2 hours for the first study appointment, 3 hours for the second study appointment
Compensation: Yes, participants may receive up to $200 in form of a prepaid debit card.
Our study seeks to improve vocabulary learning in young autistic children. During the first visit, we will assess your child’s language and cognition, and you can receive a report summarizing their performance. During the second visit, your child will watch short videos and play with the experimenter to learn words. There is an optional follow up part, in which you record home language samples and receive a report detailing your child’s language environment. We have a flexible schedule and will provide free parking and childcare for siblings, and families can earn up to $200 for participation.
More Information: Click Here
Contact Info: Aline Guerrero, Phone: 972-883-2427, email: lilac.lab@utdallas.edu
The University of Texas at Austin, The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk
The purpose of the study is to improve reading comprehension of students with autism in grades 4th thru 8th.
End date of study enrollment period is 01/31/2026
Time required for the study: 153 hours for 10-12 weeks
Remuneración: Ninguna
Project READ-ASD tests a reading intervention program, and tutoring routines designed to help students with Autism in grades 4–8 improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. Students enrolled in Project READ can get one-on-one reading tutoring for 50 lessons, each lasting 30 minutes. Other students will be randomly assigned as a comparison. Those students will not receive any tutoring. There is an opportunity for them to be waitlisted to receive Project READ later. All students do participate in screening (15-30 min), pre-testing, post-testing, and follow-up testing. Tutoring is provided on a student’s home campus with district/campus approval required.
More Information: https://meadowscenter.org/project/initial-efficacy-trial-project-read/
Contact Info: Colleen Reutebuch, Phone: 512-971-4076 email: ckreutebuch@austin.utexas.edu
Estudios
Wilfrid Laurier University
The purpose of this study is to understand workplace inclusion amongst autistic health and human services workers.
End date of study enrollment period is 05/15/2025
Time required for the study: 30 minutes
Compensation: All verified participants will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card
Recruiting Autistic Health and Human Services Workers!
This study seeks to understand the barriers and facilitators of workplace inclusion and wellbeing for autistic human services workers in Canada and the United States. It is the first large-scale study to examine these topics, thus the results will offer new knowledge and most importantly inform efforts to promote the inclusion of autistic human services workers.
Eligibility criterion: 18+, autistic identifying, currently working in a paid job in health or human services
If you are interested in learning more, please email Sarah Southey at: sout1160@mylaurier.ca
Phone: 416-312-8334
Universidad de Texas en Austin, Steve Hicks de Trabajo Social Centro de Estudios sobre Discapacidad de Texas
El objetivo de este estudio es ayudarnos a conocer mejor las experiencias sanitarias de los jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo.
La fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción en el estudio es el 31/05/2026.
Time required for the study: Two 1 hour virtual interview sessions for youth with IDD, 1 hour virtual interview session for caregivers
Compensation: Each will receive a gift card for participation in each session
¡Estamos reclutando jóvenes (12-26 años) con una discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo de comunidades de minorías raciales/étnicas para que participen con su cuidador o persona principal apoyo ! ¿Quieres ayudar a mejorar la atención sanitaria de las personas con discapacidad?
Contact: Sandra Vanegas, email: Sandra.Vanegas@austin.utexas.edu, phone: 512-475-7203
Facultad de Medicina de Baylor
El objetivo de este estudio es comprender mejor cómo responden los adolescentes a diferentes emociones y situaciones sociales.
La fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción al estudio es el 1 de junio de 2025.
Tiempo necesario para el estudio: 6 horas, visita en persona
Se ofrecerá una compensación de aproximadamente 145 dólares.
If you know a child who is affected by anxiety, depression, or autism, you know that it can affect the way they respond to different emotions and social situations. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are looking to understand these emotions better by using advanced computer technology that examines facial expressions and language use in teens with different mental health backgrounds with the hope that this information will help inform better diagnoses for a variety of conditions. We are inviting families with children between the ages of 12-17 with or without anxiety, depression, or autism to be part of this research study. Participants will receive psychological evaluation and compensation for their time. To learn more and get involved, contact Becca Greenberg at ACES-Study@bcm.edu or call us at 713-798-1918.
Universidad de Kansas
El objetivo de este estudio es medir cómo se comunican e interactúan entre sí los padres y los niños autistas que no hablan.
Fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción en el estudio 07/01/2025
Time required for the study: 1.5-2 hours
Participant Compensation: $25 gift card and summary of developmental testing results
How does your young child with autism communicate and play with you? We are conducting a research study at University of Kansas to measure social interaction and play in children with autism who don’t use spoken language as their primary mode of communication. We are looking for young children ages 4-6 years old with an autism diagnosis to participate in play based assessments (~1.5-1.75 hours) in the comfort of their home via Zoom. You will receive $25 for your participation. Please reach out to Olivia Boorom at olivia.boorom@ku.edu or 913-416-9543 for more information.
More information: https://bradycommunicationlab.ku.edu/mica
Contact: Olivia Boorom Email: olivia.boorom@ku.edu Phone: 913-416-9543
Universidad de Texas en Austin
El objetivo de este estudio es mejorar la cognición, el estado de ánimo y la memoria con fotobiomodulación.
Fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción en el estudio: 01/01/2026
Time required for the study: 3 hours at UT, and 8 weeks at home 10 min
Remuneración de los participantes: 400,00
Estamos reclutando adultos, adolescentes y niños (de 4 a 60 años) con diagnóstico de Trastorno del Espectro Autismo para participar en el estudio "Efectos de la Estimulación Transcraneal con Luz Infrarroja sobre los Síntomas del Trastorno del Espectro Autismo " Compensación: Los participantes adultos y los padres/tutores de adolescentes y niños reciben 400 dólares en total por 2 visitas en persona y 8 semanas de participación en casa. Los adolescentes y los niños reciben un juguete o una tarjeta regalo de 10 dólares a elegir por cada visita en persona.
Web link for more information on the study: https://labs.la.utexas.edu/gonzalez-lima/participate-in-our-research/
Contact: Gabriela Guimaraes Email: gabrielamd@utexas.edu. Phone: 225-472-6993
Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas, Houston
El objetivo de este estudio es conocer mejor la relación entre la forma en que los individuos afrontan o regulan sus emociones, cómo creen que se las arreglan con las tareas cotidianas, como prestar atención a las tareas que tienen entre manos, organizar sus deberes diarios, y cómo perciben su vida social y su salud.
End date of study enrollment period: 06/30/2025
Time required for the study: 10-30 minutes
Participant Compensation: Through a lottery system, every 10 participants, one participant will be randomly selected to receive a $30 egiftcard.
The purpose of the present study is to understand the relationship between emotional regulation and executive functioning in adults with Bipolar Disorder and autistic traits. After completing our pre-screener, we will send you an email for the full survey where you will answer some questionnaires about your experiences. Your information will be kept confidential. You can email me at: antonio.pagan@uth.tmc.edu
Contact: Antonio Pagan Email: antonio.pagan@uth.tmc.edu Phone: 661-313-9149
Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas, Houston
To help English-speaking young adults with autism and their Spanish-speaking parents navigate the transition to adulthood.
End date of study enrollment period: 10/23/2025
Time required for the study: 10 weeks
Participant Compensation: Parents can each receive $195 of gift cards and young adults can receive up to $195 for completing measures and $200 bonus gift cards if they are interested in an optional imaging aim.
Contact: Antonio Pagan Email: antonio.pagan@uth.tmc.edu Phone: 661-313-9149
For more information about the study: https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/iniciando-la-adultez/
and www.tiny.cc/UTHealthHouston
Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas en Houston
Comprender las experiencias de los adultos autistas que han participado en hospitalizaciones psiquiátricas.
End date of study enrollment period: 08/23/2025
Time required for the study: 1.5 hours
Remuneración de los participantes: Ninguna
Hi all, we are inviting you to participate in a research study focused on your experiences during psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. The purpose of this research is to better understand what adults undergo during psychiatric hospitalization in order to make recommendations to improve these experiences. If you agree to be in our study, we will ask you to complete a brief Qualtrics survey about you and your experiences, with the option to participate in a recorded Zoom session as well if you would like. Your total time commitment is expected to be a one time, 30-minute session to complete the Qualtrics survey, with an additional hour session if you complete the interview as well. Interviews will be conducted using a secured Zoom link. The survey can be completed at: https://uthtmc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0r1fVM2MMxXTscm
Contact: Juliana Vanderburg. Email: juliana.l.vanderburg@uth.tmc.edu Phone: 512-698-7064
UT Health Houston
Comprender las experiencias de agotamiento y trauma de los adultos autistas.
End date of study enrollment period: 07/31/2025
Time required for the study: 15 minutes
Participant Compensation: $10 for completing the survey
El propósito de este estudio es aprender sobre los síntomas distintos y superpuestos del TEPT y el burnout autista para ayudar a los clínicos a saber cómo tratar ambas condiciones. Se le invita a participar en este estudio porque usted es un adulto con una experiencia de burnout autista y trauma. Si acepta participar, se le pedirá que responda a las preguntas de una breve encuesta. El tiempo total que estará en este estudio será de 15 a 30 minutos. Las primeras 100 respuestas válidas a la encuesta recibirán una tarjeta de regalo electrónica de 10 dólares por su participación. También es posible que nos pongamos en contacto con usted para hacerle una breve entrevista sobre sus experiencias con el burnout autista y el trauma, si está dispuesto a participar en ella.
For more information about the study: https://uthtmc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ctEZZOhndS8xD4W
Contact: Antonio Pagán Email: antonio.pagan@uth.tmc.edu Phone: 661-313-9149
UT Health Houston
Para ayudar a los jóvenes adultos latinos en su transición a la edad adulta y a sus padres hispanohablantes a recibir apoyo.
End date of study enrollment period: 09/15/2025
Time required for the study: 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks
Participant Compensation: Each young adult and parent could earn up to $195 for participating and completing measures.
El programa Lánzate a la edad adulta ayuda a los jóvenes autistas a desarrollar todo su potencial, al tiempo que apoya a sus padres. El programa dura 10 semanas y es completamente virtual. Los jóvenes y los padres asisten a reuniones de grupo semanales por separado y los jóvenes trabajan individualmente con un tutor que les ayuda a alcanzar sus objetivos. Tenemos programas en inglés, español y para familias de militares. ¡Esperamos poder servirle!
For more information about the study: http://tiny.cc/UTHealthHouston
Contact: Antonio Pagán Email: antonio.pagan@uth.tmc.edu Phone: 661-313-9149
Facultad de Medicina de Baylor
Este estudio prueba la eficacia de una terapia cognitivo-conductual transdiagnóstica para jóvenes autistas con ansiedad y/o depresión.
Fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción en el estudio 31/05/2025
Tiempo necesario para el estudio: 12 sesiones de 1 hora de tratamiento virtual a lo largo de 14 semanas; 10 horas de evaluaciones en 4 visitas.
Hasta 400 $ de compensación a través de ClinCards.
HAABIT es un estudio de investigación del Baylor College of Medicine que ofrece terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) virtual gratuita a adolescentes autistas de 10 a 17 años con síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. El tratamiento incluye una terapia semanal adaptada al autismo y cuatro evaluaciones, por las que se recibirá una compensación de hasta 400 dólares. La participación en el estudio es gratuita.
Please fill out this eligibility form https://tinyurl.com/HAABITStudy or contact Jessica Cheng and Callie Murphy at AutismTeenTherapy@bcm.edu to express interest or learn more!
Laboratorio de Desarrollo Cognitivo de la Universidad de Houston
El propósito de este estudio es explorar las experiencias visuales de los niños con o en alto riesgo de trastorno del espectro autista durante el juego social con sus padres.
La fecha de finalización del periodo de inscripción al estudio es el 16 de septiembre de 2026
Tiempo necesario para el estudio: 1-4 horas
Los participantes recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de 20 dólares de Amazon, pases familiares para el Museo de los Niños de Houston y un paquete de regalo (camiseta, libros, lápices de colores, pegatinas, etc.).
El Laboratorio de Desarrollo Cognitivo de la UH invita a las familias con niños de entre 3 meses y 5,11 años a participar en nuestro emocionante proyecto de investigación. Estamos buscando específicamente niños con autismo, niños que tengan un hermano con autismo, y/o niños que se sospeche que tengan autismo. Este proyecto consiste en una sesión de juego entre padres e hijos, y dependiendo de la edad de su hijo: una prueba motora, una prueba de vocabulario, una prueba de coeficiente intelectual, y/o el ADOS-2 (una prueba de diagnóstico de autismo de referencia). Se proporcionará una compensación junto con un resumen completo de los resultados de su hijo en las pruebas.
Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a Elizabeth Perkovich a esperkovich@uh.edu.
Estudios del habla
Conversation Dynamics Lab
The purpose of this study is to investigate the conversation patterns of children and teenagers.
End date of study: 04/15/2025
Tiempo necesario para el estudio: 2 horas
Compensation: Participants receive a $30 online gift card ($15/hr) that they can designate toward one of several retailers (Amazon, etc).
We are recruiting children and teenagers ages 9-17 with an official autism diagnosis to participate in a study investigating conversation patterns. Participants must also be verbally fluent in English. Each participant will come to UH main campus for about 2 hours and will complete a few tests and have conversations with other people around their age. Your child will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card for every hour of their time (generally two hours). If your child is interested in participating, you can sign up at the link below or text us at (832) 598-4112. Additionally, if you have any questions, please let us know!
Sign up form at: https://forms.gle/z6fgpmKRNRdEfyYNA
Contact: Leslie Lenert, email: convodynamicslab.uh@gmail.com
Estudios de coaching para padres y cuidadores
University of Texas at Dallas – Social Communication Lab
We want to know if Pathways parent coaching program can help improve your child’s attention, connection with others, language, and daily skills.
End date of study: 12/31/2025
Time required for the study: 9 months
Compensation: Participants receive free intervention for their child.
Are you interested in helping your child improve their attention, connection with others, language, and daily skills? Join our study to see how the Pathways Parent Coaching Program can make a difference! Our clinicians will visit your home weekly to teach you effective strategies to interact with your child and support their growth. This is a great opportunity to gain personalized coaching that could have a lasting impact on your child’s development. Sign up today to be a part of this exciting program!
Contact: Chrislove Ulysse, email: chrislove.ulysse@utdallas.edu, phone: 972-883-3134
Additional Information: Click Here
University of Texas at San Antonio
The purpose of this study is to pilot an innovative treatment model designed to help caregivers support child communication at home
End date of study: 06/01/2025
Time required for the study: Up to 9 hours total across no more than 2 months, completely virtual
Compensation: $50 Tango gift card upon completion of all sessions and surveys
We are conducting 1-on-1 caregiver training sessions over Zoom with a BCBA for our BehaviorBuddy project. It is completely free, based around your schedule, and focuses on encouraging vocal communication in the context of play. This training is intended for families of autistic children who are 2-12 years old and have emerging vocal skills. If you are interested, please fill out the form on our website or give us a call.
Contact: Haley Tapia. email: haley.tapia@utsa.edu, phone: 210-901-3214
Additional Information: Click Here
Otros estudios y categorías
Montclair State University’s Autism and Neurodevelopment Lab
The purpose of the study: We are seeking Black/African American and Latinx parents of autistic children aged 3-21 yers old to participate in a study looking into experiences of stigma and quality of life.
End date of study: 02/01/2026
Time required for the study: 30 minutes
Compensation: $10 electronic gift card
We are seeking Black/African American and Latinx parents of autistic children aged 3-21 yers old to participate in a study looking into experiences of stigma and quality of life. We want to better understand how autism stigma may show up in these communities and determine how it may impact quality of life for autistic children and their families. We ultimately want to identify ways to disrupt stigma and improve quality of life for families.
Contact: Mary Isaac Cargill, email: cargillm1@montclair.edu, phone: 540-494-4855
Liberty High School & College Board
The purpose of the study is to discover the impact of cultural stigma and societal norms faced by immigrant parents in their definition of autism and the further relationship between perception with autism and treatment choices immigrant parents are willing to make for their children with low-functioning autism.
End date of study: 02/07/2025
Time required for the study: Varies based on participant, approximately One hour
Compensation: None
Are you passionate about sharing your personal insights on autism to help others and possibly shape the future of autism care?
I am exploring how cultural background impacts how you define autism and the treatment choices you make to better support your family and children with low-functioning autism.
In a secure, confidential interview, we’ll discuss your experiences, where you were born, treatments you recommend, and your thoughts on existing support systems in North Texas.
Your voice is invaluable in better understanding autism and improving care for children and families everywhere—signup and make a difference today!
Contact: Vrinda Somisetty
Email: vrinda.somisetty.221@k12.friscoisd.org
More studies coming soon! Please check back as we will update studies monthly!
Estudios sobre las redes sociales y las amistades
Estudios académicos
Estudios del comportamiento sensorial y motor