International Study Recruiting Parents of Children Ages 4 to 12, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen is looking for parents of children with Selective Mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder or both (suspected) diagnoses aged 4-12 years for an International Study, looking at the similarities and differences between selective mutism and autism spectrum disorder.

In our international study, we want to find out how Selective Mutism differs from Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are particularly interested in whether the situation has an influence on certain symptoms, for example, whether symptoms occur just as frequently at home in a familiar environment as in an unfamiliar environment. A symptom could be described as a sign by which a particular mental illness can be identified. In general, mental illnesses are associated with various symptoms. Therefore, in order to recognize a mental illness, it is essential to know as many symptoms as possible and to know how often and when they occur. This is particularly important for diagnostics, but also when it comes to providing the affected children with the best possible therapeutic support. We are also interested in surveying parents of neurotypical children without mental illness to determine possible differences. The study involves six questionnaires (approximately 40 minutes) that are completed online.

You can participate in this study if:

1. You are at least 18 years old and you have a child aged 4-12 years with an existing diagnosis of Selective Mutism and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. You have a child aged 4-12 years without a mental/neurodevelopmental disorder

For more information and to participate, click here.
Research Study on Selective Mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

We look forward to your help!

Questions? Contact our research team at StudieSMASS@psychol.uni-giessen.de at the Department of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Gießen, Germany.