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Summary: Through this study, we will gather evidence from young carers, their family members, and others who work with or provide support to young carers. This research will inform the development of policies and research priorities meant to enhance the health and well-being of young carers across Canada. Researchers: Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Roberta Woodgate, Distinguished Professor Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, University of Manitoba 204.474.8338 Co-Investigators:

Summary: The Double Empathy Problem theory posits that social difficulties between autistic and non-autistic people are bidirectional. The theory has renewed investigations challenging the long-held notion of an “empathy deficit” in autism. In our study, we want to examine if emotional understanding differs when participants (either autistic or neurotypical) empathize with others who share or do not share their neurotype.  Researchers: Wei Ai (PhD student), Jennifer Yu (Maste

Summary: This study wants to find out if the checklists we use to check for OCD can help identify OCD symptoms in autistic adults.  We want to see if these checklists can tell the difference between autistic traits and OCD symptoms in autistic adults.   We are also looking to find out if these checklists can show us what OCD is like in autistic adults.   Researchers: Miss Tiana Caccetta, Associate Professor Iliana Magiati, Dr Lauren Taylor, Professor Ailsa Russell Who can par