Autism Edmonton Research Assistant

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Main contact
Autism Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Development Officer
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Project
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.