ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Assessment of Recruitment Efforts for the Aging and Autism Study
- Caleb Long
Canisius College - Caleb Long
Canisius College - Valeria Marquez-Luna
Canisius College - Khan Sarah
Canisius College - Khan Sarah
Canisius College - Jennifer Lodi-Smith
Canisius College - Jennifer Lodi-Smith
Canisius College - Jonathan Rodgers
Canisius College - Jonathan Rodgers
Canisius College
Abstract
The study focuses on the effects of autism in older adults. Various recruitment methods were used to gain a sample of 250 adults over the age of 65 with 30 participants having elevated ASD characteristics. Successful methods used were Facebook ads, mailed surveys, and community outreach events.
Autism Spectrum Disorders