An International Study on the Friendships of Autistic Women

A qualitative research study exploring autistic women’s lived experiences of friendship — comparing friendships with autistic and non-autistic friends.

Conducted by Jenifer Turner, doctoral candidate at Liberty University.

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Who Can Participate?

You may be eligible to take part in this study if you meet all of the following:

  • You are 18 years of age or older
  • You were assigned female at birth
  • You have been clinically diagnosed with autism
  • You have an adult friend (assigned female at birth) you perceive — or who is diagnosed — as autistic
  • You have an adult friend (assigned female at birth) you perceive as non-autistic
  • You are fluent in English

What's Involved

1

Pre-Screen & Consent

Answer a few short questions online and review the consent form to confirm you are eligible.

2

Online Interview

Take part in a recorded interview via Microsoft Teams — about 60 minutes at a time that suits you.

3

Review & Reward

Review your interview transcript, confirm permission to use it, and be entered into the gift-card drawing.

Be entered for a $250 Amazon e-gift card

As a thank-you, participants who complete the study and approve their final transcript are entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon e-gift card.

About the Researcher

This study is conducted by Jenifer Turner, a doctoral candidate in the Psychology Department, School of Behavioral Sciences at Liberty University. The findings will help increase understanding of autistic women’s friendships and inform a book and training materials for therapists, organizations, and the public.

Learn more about the study

Ready to take part?

The first step is a short, confidential pre-screening questionnaire.

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