Opportunity to Share Your Experiences!

Please take a moment to participate in this survey, sent to us by Ann Liesen, MA, a Doctoral Candidate at Oakland University in the School of Education, Department of
Counseling. 

Ms. Liesen is conducting a dissertation study examining the relationship between parent’s perceived stress and quality of life satisfaction when raising a child with ASD, as well as exploring coping and social support conditions that influence this relationship. 

Dear Families,

If you are a parent raising a child with autism spectrum disorder between the
age of birth- 21 years in your family home at least 50% of the time, I welcome your participation. You may contribute to this study by
answering a survey as honestly as you can. The survey should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes of your valuable time.  To participate simply click on thefollowing link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AutismParentResearch%20 

If you know a family member, friend, or acquaintance that is parenting a child on the autism
spectrum who may be willing to participate, please forward this link to them.  I am seeking parents of children across the entire spectrum of the ASD community. 

Thank you for yourhelp!  Your contribution will help inform best practice for supporting parents of children with ASD. 

Warmest regards,

Ann Liesen, MA, Doctoral
Candidate

To obtain additional copies of the survey: Parents, agencies, and organizations may
request one or multiple copies of the survey to be sent to them electronically
or by mail by replying to AutismParentResearch@comcast.net.  Please state the number of copies needed, the preferred format for delivery
(electronic or by mail), and provide a return address.To protect anonymity, parents are encouraged to provide a return address that is different from their personal residence.

Paper copies with returnenvelops may be obtained at the front desk at: 1270 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326.

Study closes on January, 31, 2012 @ 11:59pm (EST)

Faculty Sponsor:  Robert
Fink, Ph.D.      Phone: (248)
370-2012      Email: fink@oakland.edu

IRB Chair: 
Christine Stiller, Phone: (248) 370-4047, Email: cstiller@oakland.edu

Research Approval
#:    4845