Yes I know this introduction is getting a  bit boring but, for the sake of completeness, seeing as I have started so I’ll finish.

One of the objectives is this blog is to help promote academic research into the whole area of autism and ASD.  I spent a decade in healthcare market research so I take an interest in the field.  As I am the parent of an eight year old with autism it is of huge personal interest to me any my family.

A couple of days ago we were contacted by a researcher at an US university who is look for people to help her with a survey.

Eline Kocharyan is a researcher student at the University of California, Irvine, who is currently running an online survey with mothers of children with autism.  We are hoping that you would help her with an short online survey

Kocharyan tells us  “I am a research student at the University of California, Irvine, conducting a study on “The Effects of Maternal Prenatal Stress and Exercise on Autism Severity.” The study seeks to determine if there are any possible correlations between maternal gestational stress and exercise and autism severity. The study will be conducted in a non‐invasive online survey format ‐ allowing participants to take the survey in any environment they find comfortable/private. Participants will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a $25 Visa Gift Card. Participation is completely voluntary and participants may choose to withdraw from the study at any point during the survey process. If you are the mother of an autistic child between the ages 2-17 and would like to participate, please click on the link below. ”

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YNKVVFC

If you have any queries for Ms Kocharyan please use the comments box below to ask any questions.