Seeking Research Volunteers: Parents of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Parents of Children with Typical

Development to Complete a Survey (child between ages of 6-12)

Malaysia-Australia Autism Sleep Health Program
Introduction Hello, my name is Dr. Karen Jennifer Golden and I am a Senior Lecturer in the Psychology Discipline at Monash University, Sunway Campus. Together with my co-investigators in Malaysia and Monash Australia, we are conducting a study designed to understand more about the role of sleep in development by meeting with parents of children with an ASD as well as parents of typically developing children. Your participation in this study would be greatly appreciated as it contributes to a deeper understanding and knowledge of children with ASD. Requirements for Participation 1. A parent with a child aged between 6 to 12 years old 2. The parent is able to read and understand English sufficient to be able to complete surveys in English 3. The child has been diagnosed with an ASD by a medical or mental health professional OR For parents of children with typical development, the child has not been diagnosed with an ASD or any other mental health condition

Further Information The study involves completion of two surveys at two time points (within 8 months apart). The survey Incentive for Participants (a series of questionnaires) can either be completed * Each parent will be given a RM 30 incentive in the at Monash University Sunway campus, or another form of a voucher for shopping or a bookstore for the location convenient for you (e.g. your home). This completion of the first survey. survey asks questions relating to your own and your * Following completion of the second survey (within 8 childs sleep habits, behaviour and mental health. months later) each parent will be given an additional Completing the survey will take approximately 120 RM 60 voucher. minutes. You will be asked to complete the survey * If you choose to also participate in the optional twice, within 8 months after the first survey, if you additional sleep assessment we will provide an agree. You and your child may also choose to additional RM 50 voucher per participant (child and participate in another optional part of the study parent total RM 100). assessing sleep activity. This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (CF13/401 2013000174). Participating in this study is voluntary. Thank you very much.

If you are interested to participate or to inquire about the study, please contact:

Dr. Karen Jennifer Golden karen.golden@monash.edu or Ms. Kartini Ilias @ 017 249 4063 kili1@student.monash.edu