Title |
Brief Report: A Survey of Autism Research Priorities Across a Diverse Community of Stakeholders
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, June 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-018-3642-6 |
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Authors |
Thomas W. Frazier, Geraldine Dawson, Donna Murray, Andy Shih, Jessica Snyder Sachs, Angela Geiger |
Abstract |
Inclusion of stakeholder voices in the allocation of research funding can increase the relevance of results and improve community engagement in research. We describe the results of an online survey that gathered input from community stakeholders regarding autism research priorities. A demographically diverse sample of respondents (N = 6004; 79.1% female; 72.5% ages 30-59; 86.4% USA) completed the survey. Results indicated a preference for applied relative to basic science topics, though both basic and applied science areas were rated as important. Respondents gave their highest ratings to research focused on co-occurring conditions, health and well-being, adult transition, and lifespan issues. These results can guide decision-making by public and private funders when developing science funding priorities and engaging in science dissemination activities. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United States | 3 | 21% |
United Kingdom | 3 | 21% |
France | 2 | 14% |
Canada | 2 | 14% |
Germany | 1 | 7% |
South Africa | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 2 | 14% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 11 | 79% |
Scientists | 2 | 14% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 96 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Ph. D. Student | 17 | 18% |
Researcher | 14 | 15% |
Student > Master | 10 | 10% |
Professor | 8 | 8% |
Other | 6 | 6% |
Other | 14 | 15% |
Unknown | 27 | 28% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Psychology | 28 | 29% |
Social Sciences | 11 | 11% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 5% |
Arts and Humanities | 5 | 5% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 3 | 3% |
Other | 14 | 15% |
Unknown | 30 | 31% |