What the study is about? We are exploring the following:
What it is like for you to access services and supports in the city of Toronto What your opinion is of the existing resources/supports
What resources/supports do you envision having available to you
What is involved if you participate in the study? Participants will be required to:
Fill out a short demographic survey
Participate in a 60-90minute interview talking about the primary caregiver experience of a child with ASD
Who to contact if you are interested?
If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Nicole Siron at [email protected]
THIS STUDY HAS RECEIVED ETHICS CLEARANCE FROM THE RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD AT WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY, IT CAN BE FOUND UNDER FILE# 4074
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