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The Hidden Employment and Income Effects of Autism

The Hidden Costs of Autism: Understanding Employment and Income Effects of Caregiving for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey : The Hidden Costs of Autism in Canada. In this survey, approximately 300 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about the employment and income impacts of caregiving for children with autism spectrum disorders. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Sherri Brown at 604-789-8676 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
Please enter your postal code:
   
 
 
 
Does your household rent or own your residence?
 
Rent
 
Own
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Please indicate the sex of the person completing this survey
 
Male
 
Female
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Please indicate the date of birth of the person completing this survey.
MonthDayYear
  
 
 
 
Please indicate your relationship to the child(ren) in household with autism spectrum disorder. 
 
 
 
Do you consider yourself the primary caregiver (day to day caregiving, organizational/administrative responsibility for child)? 
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other
 
 
 
 
How would you describe your household structure? 
 
Single-parent household
 
Two-parent household
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Please indicate how many of your dependent children are in your household?
   
 
 
 
Please indicate how many children in your household have an autism spectrum diagnosis?
   
 
 
 
What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
 
Less than high school degree
 
High school degree or equivalent (e.g. GED)
 
Some college but no degree
 
Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS)
 
Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS)
 
Master's degree (e.g. MA, MS, MBA)
 
Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, JD)
 
Doctorate degree (e.g. PhD)
 
 
 
What is your marital status?
 
Single (Never married)
 
Married
 
Domestic partnership
 
Widowed
 
Divorced
 
Separated
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What is your age?
 
Younger than 18
 
18 - 24
 
25 - 34
 
35 - 44
 
45 - 54
 
55 - 64
 
65 or older
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
Answering in a similar format (years to the month), at what age was your child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder?
   
 
If you have any questions about your participation in this study, please email the Principal Investigator at [email protected] or the co-Principal Investigator, Allison Rounding, at [email protected] 
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