Worries

[Pippa_Hembry]

Hi

 

Below I would like to introduce the research I am doing as part of my doctorate in clinical psychology. Perhaps you would take a look and let me know what you think. Or better still take part if you feel comfortable too.

 

All the best,

Pippa.

 

 

Everyday Worries

 

What do people who have Asperger syndrome worry about?

What might make people who have Asperger syndrome worry less or worry more?

If we can answer these important questions? then we can use that information to better support people who have Asperger syndrome. I am carrying out a research project to try and answer these questions by looking at what influences the everyday worries of people who have Asperger syndrome.

 

I would like people who are over the age of 18 years and have Asperger syndrome of High Functioning Autism to complete a survey that I have prepared. The survey is completely anonymous and can be filled in online in your own time at:

 

www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=155312119269

Alternatively you can contact me on the details given and I will send you a paper copy. I will also send you a stamped addressed envelope so that you can return it to me in the post. The first page of the survey explains a little more about the study and how you can take part.

 

This research is being carried out as part of my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and has full ethical approval from Royal Holloway, University of London and the National Autistic Society.

 

Please contact me on the details below if you have any questions.

 

Address: Pippa Hembry, Department of Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 OEX

 

Phone: 01784 414012, (please leave a message and I will get back to you)

Fax: 01784 472746

Email: p_hembry@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to consider being a part of this important project.

 

All the best,

Pippa Hembry.

Edited September 18, 2006 by Pippa_Hembry

[Bullet]

I don't have a formal diagnosis (Aspergers wasn't widely known when I was a child and it's only as an adult that I've learnt my behaviour and reaction to things are for a reason) but I have had several health professionals agreeing I am on the spectrum and am due to go to my GP for a referral to be assessed next Tuesday. Would you be willing to have my input, or do you just want those people who have had formal diagnoses?

[TheNeil]

Adult? Check

AS? Check

Diagnosed? Check

Survey done? Check

[Pippa_Hembry]

Hello Bullet,

 

I'm interested to hear from anyone who feels they may be on the autistic spectrum. I know there are many people who do not have an offcial diagnosis. There is a question right at the begining about if you have or want a diagnosis.

 

All the best for your meeting and thanks for thinking about the project.

 

Pippa

[Pippa_Hembry]

Adult? Check

AS? Check

Diagnosed? Check

Survey done? Check

 

 

Many thanks!

[nellie]

Hi Pippa,

 

It would be nice if you could post the results of the survey on the forum once it is complete. Would this be possible?

 

Nellie xx

[Pippa_Hembry]

Hi

 

I will put the results on the forum when the study is done. It will be very interesting to receive people's feedback.

 

I have to finish this work for September 2007 and so expect a posting in a years time. Sorry for the wait.

 

Pippa

[Bullet]

Done. I was unsure about some of the questions though. For example, when you were asking what perceptions the survey takers believed others have of them, I have never cared what other people think of me and I really don't think about it. I mean, I know DH loves me but I never bother whether someone in the toddler group I take my children to think about me.

[Pippa_Hembry]

Hi,

 

Thanks for fillling in the survey. Most people find some of the questions confusing its a drawback of this kind of self report research but there are advantages too. For example, it being anonymous.

 

Thanks also for your comments.

 

Pippa

[Pippa_Hembry]

Hello

 

I would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the study. The survey will close in the first week of March. If you have not so far taken part but would like to please do so before then.

 

www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=155312119269

 

After March I will be able to analyse the results and report the conclusions around September 2007.

 

Thank you once again for all of your time and help.

 

Pippa Hembry

[~Jonathan~]

I've completed it too.