Call for Participants: Family Flourishing Autism Study with YorkU

Nisha Vashi is a PhD student at York University who is investigating the well-being of autistic children as well as their caregivers and families. Having previously earned a Master of Arts and a Master of Science degree for her research into coherence of parental representations in the families of autistic youth and how community-based programs can bolster autism treatment, Nisha’s intention is to fully explore conceptualization and predictors of flourishing families of autistic children.  

Working under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Weiss, Nisha is now calling for participants to fill out her survey to study signs of flourishing in South Asian families of autistic youth (aged 10–18) in Canada.  

Caregivers who wish to participate will be asked to complete a 45- to 60-minute online survey to disclose what supports their well-being and resilience. Following completion of the survey, caregivers will receive a $20 e-gift card. Please note that interviews are available in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati. 

To learn more about the study, visit the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre event page or connect with Nisha Vashi or Dr. Jonathan Weiss via email.