Collaborator Requirements
- Live in the United States
- 18+ years old
- Have an ASD-related diagnosis or self-identify as being on the autism spectrum
- Have functional communication; AAC-users welcome
- Be able to access the internet and platforms used by the project (e.g., email, Slack, Google Drive, Zoom), with or without support
- Be able to fulfill collaborator responsibilities
Collaborator Responsibilities
- Attend meetings twice a month
- Meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom with the option to communicate using audio/video, the chat function, or both
- Meetings will last about 1 hour
- Communicate with the team and complete tasks between meetings as needed
- Plan for 1 hour per week of work outside of meetings
- Workload will vary depending on project needs and collaborator role
- Check email/Slack at least once a week for updates
- Meet project deadlines agreed upon by the team
- Communicate respectfully with all members of the team
For more information, see the What is Research? and Frequently Asked Questions pages.
Application and Selection Process
We are looking to build a group of collaborators with diverse skills, abilities, interests, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and gender identities. In particular, we want to make sure non- or minimally-speaking autistics and those with an intellectual disability label are included as Collaborators.
Collaborators are welcome to have their support people help fill out the application and forms, communicate with the team, and attend meetings if needed. There are no educational or research experience requirements for Collaborators.
Selection will be based on whether applicants meet collaborator requirements, can fulfill the Collaborator responsibilities, and will favor a group representing a wide array of experiences. Preference will be given to those who can commit to the project until the end of the academic year (August 2023).
- People who are interested in becoming a collaborator will need to:
- Complete the online application
- Sign the consent form (in the application)
- Once selected, Collaborators will need to:
- Sign a lab confidentiality agreement
- Attend project orientation meeting
Questions? Contact us.