Autism Edmonton Research Assistant

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Autism Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Santana Febrey She / Her
Development Officer
(1)
2
Project
Academic experience or paid work
120 hours per learner
Learner
Alberta, Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Community engagement
Skills
bibliography research autism spectrum disorders
Details

Student will be supporting Autism Edmonton with a research proposal regarding EDI in healthcare regarding autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

 

Student will be supporting us in gaining a deeper understanding of the landscape of the current healthcare challenge in Alberta. This proposal will support us in grant applications.

Deliverables
  1. Annotated bibliography of at least 10-15 relevant sources AND research question (20%) due on September 28
  2. Literature review (20%) due on October 26
  3. Two-page summary of proposed methodology and the fit with the research question (10%) due November 9
  4. Presentation of proposal (20%) due on December 7
  5. Completed proposal (30%) due on December 14


Mentorship

Student mentorship for 5 hours throughout the project

Provide student access to informational interviews

Provide student with information needed regarding the development of their research question

About the company

Company
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Since 1971, Autism Edmonton (Autism Society of Edmonton Area) has provided services and support to autistic individuals in our community. Autism Edmonton has built a reputation as the "go-to" Autism Centre in Edmonton that connects families, individuals and professionals with autism-related resources and programs.