ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Assessment of Recruitment Efforts for the Aging and Autism Study

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Diversity Science

  • 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