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Please note these are shared for information purposes only, and are not an endorsement. Please use your own judgement to decide whether or not you would like to participate. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity, but if you have any questions or concerns about something we have shared please let us know.
Recruiting parents for anonymous online research!
We are inviting new parents, who have given birth in the past 12 months, to take part in an anonymous online research study exploring experiences of parenthood, specifically: thoughts that can occur during the postnatal period.
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The survey takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete
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Participation is voluntary, anonymous and confidential
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You can take part online, at a time that suits you
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You have the chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher
Your contribution will help us better understand and support new parents.
This study had received ethical approval from the University of East Anglia Research Ethics Committee.
To find out more, and/or take part, scan the QR code below, or click here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/uea/study-intrusive-thoughts-in-the-perinatal-population
We are looking for Autistic mothers who can say "YES" to all:
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Are mothers, including birth mothers, stepmothers, same-sex partners, adoptive mothers, foster carers, or kinship carers, etc.
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Are Autistic (including self-identifying or suspected).
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Have had experience of children's social work in the UK within the last five years.
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Are aged 18 and over.
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Are willing to share their experiences of social work.
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This research:
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Is run by an Autistic researcher and mother, Amy Griffiths.
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Asks about Autistic mothers' experiences of having a social worker related to their child (or children).
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Consists of 1 online interview, lasting around an hour.
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For more information or to say you would like to take part, email Amy Griffiths 2436659@swansea.ac.uk
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This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University - ethical approval: 3 2025 13827 14120.V1 - 11.08.25
Seeking Research Participants
We are looking for research participants who identify as autistic and have accessed mental health services in the UK during the perinatal period.
What is this study?
This study aims to explore the lived experience of autistic people who have accessed or tried to access perinatal mental health services in the UK to think about whether the support received was helpful and what might improve these services.
It is hoped that the insights gained will lead to more inclusive support in perinatal mental health services.
Is this study for me?
You may be eligible to take part if you:
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Are at least 18 years old
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Identify as autistic
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Have tried to access mental health services in the NHS during the perinatal period
Interested?
For more details or to express your interest in taking part, please scan the QR code for more details.
You can also contact me (Raha Niakan - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email at u2631802@uel.ac.uk
This study has been approved by UEL Ethical Committee. Reference Number: 592/U2631802/7-2025
University of East London
Direct Link: https://tinyurl.com/3cjf67wy
