Participate in this study to make a difference with the healthcare system!

Study Title: Barriers to Behavioral Healthcare for ASD

Project Investigators: Kelle L Murphy, D.P.E, Center on Disability Studies, UHM and Jeffrey Stern, PhD. LIcensed Psychologist, Chaminade University

Purpose:  1) To understand the challenges caregivers may experience when trying to access healthcare for their child with ASD and 2) to understand the issues that may cause delays in accessing care

Study Criteria- Are you: 1) 18 years or older?  2) a caregiver of a child suspected of having autism and you have sought help from a healthcare provider within the last 5 years? and 3) a caregiver of a child who has been formally diagnosed with autism within the last 5 years?

Study involves:  in-person meeting to complete a demographic questionnaire and 1-3 surveys on the barriers to behavioral healthcare for ASD (depending on where you are in the health-seeking process). Depending on the number of surveys completed, study can take 30-60 min.

Participant Incentives: At the end of the data collection appointment, you will receive a $40 Longs gift card for your time 

Please refer friends and family who fit the study criteria!

Interested participants please contact ONE of the following people:

1. Bradley Patris, Research Assistant, Email: BBHA@hawaii.edu, 808-600-7638

2. Dr. Kelle Murphy, PI, Email: kellem@hawaii.edu, 808-956-0839

3. Dr. Jeffrey Stern, Co-PI, Email: jeffrey.stern@chaminade. edu, 808-739-7427