Treatment Research Opportunities

Do You Have Asperger’s or another Autistic Spectrum Disorder?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania’s Social Learning Disorders Program.

The study involves having your picture taken while you show different emotions on your face and completing some computer games. The study takes 2 hours to complete, and you would be compensated $40 for your time and travel expenses.

For more information, please call Elizabeth at 215-573-1159 x 2.

The University of Pennsylvania Mind-Body Research Consortium

Invites YOU to participate in an “ADHD-mindfulness course” as part of a research study.  As part of your participation, you will be part of an 8-week course in mindfulness techniques designed to help you improve your attention abilities. You will be asked to participate in functional MRI or ERP imaging before and after taking the course and will receive $100 for your time.  Must have English as a first language and be in good health. Email lingmw@psych.upenn.edu or call (215) 898-8011 for more information.

Visit http://www.mindbodyresearch.org/ to find out more about Mind-Body Research.

Employment counseling program:
For individuals with Asperger syndrome or another autism spectrum disorder

You may be eligible to participate in a research study of an 8-session course of psychotherapy that focuses on the steps involved in getting a job. More specifically, therapy will focus on helping you develop the social skills required to take part in an initial job interview. The purpose of the study is to learn if brief psychotherapy focused on helping participants practice the skills necessary for a job interview also improves their social skills. Your participation in the study will involve attending 8 sessions of psychotherapy, including 2 brief (10 minute) practice job interviews that will be videotaped, and completing various questionnaires. Videos will remain confidential. You will be required to pay the standard session fee for outpatient psychotherapy charged by the Department of Psychiatry. There is no compensation for this study.

For more information, please call 215-573-1159; press the option for Social Learning Disorders Program; and state that you are interested in learning more about the Employment Counseling Program study.

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