Volunteers needed for parenting program study

The University of Queensland’s psychology clinic is asking parents of children diagnosed with an intellectual impairment, an Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger syndrome or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to help in an important research project.

The project will evaluate strategies from a well-known parenting program and measure the overall well-being and parenting style of participants.

Volunteers in the research will provide valuable information about the appropriateness and acceptability of the existing program. The project could also result in new programs designed for children with a specific disorder.

Sessions for all programs will be run during four weeks from June to July and be held on Saturdays in the Psychology Clinic at The University of Queensland, St. Lucia.

To participate, or for more information, contact:

Child with an Intellectual impairment: Contact - Jessica Davis, email jessicad@psy.uq.edu.au; telephone 0412209618 or 3366 9696 between 5pm and 9pm week days.

Child with an Autustic Spectrum Disorder: Contact - Koa Whittingham email s355650@student.uq.edu.au; telephone (07) 32653876 or 0409 260428.

Child with ADHD:- Contact Renée Anderson email reneeand@psy.uq.edu.au; telephone or facsimile on (07) 3206 3074; mobile phone on 0403 237 419.