AIR-P Scholars Projects
COHORT 4 (2023-2024)
| PROJECT | AWARDEE | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| A Self-Determination Theory-Guided mHealth Intervention to Improve Uptake and Sustainability of Physical Activity Engagement and Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Autistic Adults | Daehyoung Lee, PhD | University of Delaware |
| Double Burnout? Exploring experiences of Autistic and educator burnout among Autistic educators | Alexandra (Alex) Newson, PhD | University of Oregon |
| A Virtual Toolkit for Community College Counseling Center Staff Supporting Autistic Students | Shannon Crowley LaPoint, PhD | TEACCH Autism Program at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Increasing capacity in primary care and OB/GYN care: Exploring how we prepare providers to best care for autistic adults | Eileen Crehan, PhD | Tufts University |
| “Autism Eats: Preschoolers” Nutrition Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Habits Among Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Feasibility Study | Heewon Gray, PhD | University of South Florida |
| Functional Literacy Needs and Desires of Autistic and Intellectually Disabled AAC Users: A Community-based Participatory Study | Lauren Fischbacher, PhD | University of California, Los Angeles |
COHORT 3 (2022-2023)
| PROJECT | AWARDEE | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Redesign of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Young People on the Autism Spectrum for Use in Community-Based Clinics: Discover Phase Part II: Demonstration Study | Alana McVey, PhD | University of Washington |
| Characterizing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in Autistic Children | Meeryo Choe, MD | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Mapping Clinical Relationships Between Autism and Multisystem Autoimmune Manifestations | Laura Foran Lewis, PhD | University of Vermont |
| Evaluating autistic adolescents’ and their caregiver’s perceived utility and social validity of an online puberty and sexual health educational toolkit | Jenny Mai Phan, PhD | Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Hospital |
COHORT 2 (2021-2022)
| PROJECT | AWARDEE | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping My Health: A Community Asset Mapping (CAM) Intervention to Expand the Social Support Networks of Autistic Young Adults and Improve Physical Health and Well-Being | Jennifer Bumble | Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) |
| Healthcare Transition (HCT) for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Autism in Primary Care Setting | Alice Zhang | University of Kansas Medical Center |
| Recommendations for Improving Gastrointestinal Health among Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Community-Based Participatory Study | Calliope Holingue & Margaret Johnson | Kennedy Krieger Institute |
| Identifying the Constructs for an Autistic Quality of Life (AQoL) Measure | Becca Lory Hector & Brenna Maddox | UNC Chapel Hill |
| First-person construct validation of flourishing measures for health surveillance of autistic youth | Samantha M. Ross | West Virginia University |
COHORT 1 (2020-2021)
| PROJECT | AWARDEE | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Community-Based Self-Determination Intervention to Enhance Goal Setting and Attainment Targeting Employment, Postsecondary Education, Community Participation, and Physical Health Outcomes | Sheida Raley & Ben Edwards | Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) |
| Health equity promotion for sexual and gender minorities on the autism spectrum | Laura Graham-Holmes | Kaiser Permanente/CUNY |
| Exploring the Mental Health Care Experiences of Autistic LGBTQ+ Youth: A Community-participatory Study | Lauren Baczewski | UCLA |
| Informing the Design of Culturally Relevant Transition Programing for Racial/Ethnic Minority and Linguistically Diverse Young People and Their Families | Kendra Liljenquist | University of Washington |
| The Birds and Bees: A pilot study of a parent-mediated sexuality education program for preteens and teens on the Autism Spectrum | Lindsey DeVries | University of Colorado School of Medicine |
| Evaluating a Remote Developmental Assessment for Latinx Infants and Toddlers at High Likelihood for Developing Autism | Jessica Kinard | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Patient, Parent, and Provider Partnerships in Healthcare Transition: A New Program for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Diana Cejas | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Specialty Neurodevelopmental Care for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder – What Works? | Jessica Solomon Sanders | University of Colorado School of Medicine |
| Increasing Access to Autism-Specific Care in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Access to Treatment | Alice Bravo | University of Washington |