Control Participants Wanted
Within our research group we are currently looking for control participants for a study that aims at investigating social processing in individuals of the normal healthy population.
The study consists of four sessions that can be scheduled individually and have varying contents (e. g. IQ diagnostics, EEG recordings, computer experiments). Each session will be compensated with €2,50 per quarter of an hour (approx. €120 for full participation).
If you are German-speaking and match one of the profiles below, we invite you to take part in this study. Please be aware that handedness is important for EEG recordings.
- Male, right-handed, aged 16, 17, 20, 27, 30, and 39.
- Female, right-handed, aged 16 and 31.
- Diverse/Non-binary, right-handed, aged 30.
In case you are interested or know someone who might fulfill the criteria for this study, please contact us via mail (andrea.kowallik@uni-jena.de) or via telephone (+49 (0)3641 945 941).
Best regards
Your SPA team
Survey: Effects of the COVID-19 crisis on children with Autism and their families
Are you the parent or principal carer of a school-age child or adolescent with a clinical diagnosis on the Autism spectrum? If so, we would be very grateful if you would share your experiences with us in an online survey (approx. 30 minutes):
English Version: https://www.soscisurvey.de/CoronaAutism/?q=English
German Version: https://www.soscisurvey.de/CoronaAutism/?q=German
Persian Version: https://www.soscisurvey.de/CoronaAutism/?q=Persian
Turkish Version: https://www.soscisurvey.de/CoronaAutism/?q=Turkish01
In the survey, which is being run in four different languages simultaneously, we ask you to provide information about your child with Autism and another child you know well, e.g. a sibling. We are especially interested in their health and well-being, as well as how they spent a typical day before the pandemic, at the height of the crisis, and at present. We will also ask you about your current living situation and effects the pandemic situation has had on your family. This information will highlight the specific challenges faced by families with Autism in the current pandemic and will be used to further develop guidelines and recommendations for coping with times of crisis.
The survey will end on the 30th of September 2020.
Thank you!
Asperger autist inspires other people with autism, media and TV with his biography
Exactly on the 2nd of April 2019, the World Autism Day, the book “A Gateway to Your World – How I Learned to Love My Feelings” by Aaron Wahlwas published. Aaron himself has been diagnosed with autism and works as an author for the Droemer Knaur Verlag. At this point we would like to offer Aaron the opportunity to introduce his book and open up the possibly for other’s to get exicted about his work.
“The international Asperger expert Tony Attwood wrote the preface for my book. In the book, I describe the long road of misdiagnoses, accumulated but non-expressed emotions, isolation and exclusion. At the same time, I write about my way to a life full with wonderful people, emotions that I can recognize and express, and direct and open communication on the subject of autism. With my book I hope to inspire other people with autism and would like encourage them to accept themself and autism as part of their personality. Also, I hope to encourage other people with autism to recognize, develop and love their strengths and abilities and to feel and express all the emotions that make live worth living. “
“The book opened me the door to the public, the media and TV, with the aim of making autistic and neurotypical people aware of the topic and entering the discourse. Far-reaching influencers on Instagram and Youtube are reporting on my book right now. Further, autism bloggers and journalists for example from the Hamburger Abendblatt. On this years World Autism Day, three articles appeared on renowned TV channels about myself– ARD, SAT1 and NDR. “
“But that was just the beginning: I would like to encourage more conversation and initiate collaborations to help autism worldwide. Together we can achieve even more – for all autistic people and personally for all human beings.”
For those interested, there is information about Aaron’s book, a magazine article in the Hamburger Abendblatt as well as a portrait video about him. You will also find the contributions from the TV channels ARD, SAT1 and NDR here.
Study investigating social processing in individuals with Autism-Spectrum-Disorder
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
Within our research group we are still looking for participants for a study that aims at investigating social processing in individuals with Autism-Spectrum-Disorder (ASD).
If you are German speaking, at least 18 years old and diagnosed with ASD, we cordially invite you to take part in this study.
In case you are interested or know someone who might fulfill the criteria for this study, please contact us via mail (lisa.planer@uni-jena.de) or via telephone (+49 (0)3641 945 941).
Best regards
Your SPA-Team
12th Annual Conference of the Society for Research in Autism Spectrum Conditions
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
We would like to inform you that the 12th Annual Conference of the Society for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders will take place 21/22 February 2019 in Augsburg. The conference’s focus will be on emotional and stress regulation. In addition to the presentation and discussion of current Autism-related research the conference allows for a panel discussion and workshops. On top of that the Weber-Bosch prize for young scientists within Autism research is going to be awarded. (The prize our very own Dana Schneider won in the year 2015.)
Requests and inquiries of all kinds can be made via mail: Sandra.naumann@wgas-autismus.org
Further information can be found here.
Best regards,
Your SPA-Team
Great news. We are now also on facebook!!! Come and join the discussion on autism by researchers and individuals with ASD for mid-Germany.
upcoming events of the ASD Journal Club
Here are the upcoming events in terms of the ASD Journal Club series:
28. September (Friday, 9-11 am Seminar Room Jentower Level 18)
Prof. Gyula Kovacs, “Repetition suppression in autism and schizophrenia”
In April 2018, the autism clinic Jena will be opened.
There will be various presentations on the topic, taking place in the clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of Jena University Hospital.
Talks held:
Prof. Sven Bölte:S. Bölte_ Ist Autismus heilbar
Dr. Katja Albertowski: K. Albertowski_ KJP Autismusambulanz Dresden
M.A. Thomas Eiweleit-Heise: T. Eiweleit-Heise_ Grundarbeitsfähigkeiten und berufliche Orientierung bei ASS
There will be various presentations and workshops on the 17th of March in 2018 to inform parents about autism.
For those interested in the presentations:
Prof. Stefan Schweinberger
Autismus besser verstehen- Geschichte, Status Quo, Soziale Potentiale
Dr. Dana Schneider
SPA_Zwischenbericht der Ergebnisse
B.Sc. Senta Kiermeier
One of our research participants recently released a book about living with autism: “Auf dem Weg zu mir selbst — Innenansichten eines Menschen mit Autismus” written by Birger Höhn (ISBN: 978-3-943377-74-3)
The ReAttach Foundation is holding their annual conference, see link here: https://reattachfoundation.com/
ReAttach Foundation serves as an international platform of innovation and co-creation in the field of Mental Health.
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A recently published article and a book chapter which will be available soon by our group:
Skuk, V.G., Palermo, R., Broemer, L., & Schweinberger, S. R. (2017). Autistic Traits are Linked to Individual Differences in Familiar Voice Identification. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-21. doi:10.1007/s10803-017-3039-y
Schneider, D., Glaser, M., & Senju, A. (2017). Autism Spectrum Disorder. In V. Zeigler-Hill & T. K. Shackelford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences. Springer International Publishing AG. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-28099-8_2092-1
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Welcome to Patrick Jahn, who joins us as an intern in July. Patrick is affected with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. We look forward to working with him!
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Report from the lab- Early Intervention and Counseling Center at the Pedagogic Center of Schleiz
Great news!
Our very own Mrs. Kühn just published a report on the practical use of the early intervention techniques TEACCH and PECS in the ISSBD BULLETIN.
In case you are interested the article can be found here.
9th Annual Conference of the Society for Research in Autism Spectrum Conditions
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
We would like to inform you that the 9th Annual Conference of the Society for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders will take place 10/11 March 2016 in Freiburg. The conference’s focus will be on therapeutic methods – a topic of practical relevance. In addition to the presentation and discussion of current Autism-related research the conference allows for a panel discussion regarding the early treatment of Autism. On top of that the Weber-Bosch prize for young scientists within Autism research is going to be awarded. (The prize our very own Dana Schneider won this year.)
Requests and inquiries of all kinds can be made via mail: tagung@wgas-autismus.org
Further information can be found here.
Best regards,
Your SPA-Team
Annual parental information day on autism and aided communication
Saturday, 09.05.2015 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at:
Pädagogisches Zentrum Schleiz
Frühförder- und Beratungszentrum
Hofer Straße 16 A
07907 Schleiz
Talk Prof. Stefan R. Schweinberger: Autismus besser verstehen
Talk Dr. Dana Schneider: Autismusdiagnostik im Wandel – DSM5 Kriterien
PhD Scholarship provided by WGAS
PhD Scholarship provided by WGAS
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
we would like to alert you to the advertisement of a PhD scholarship provided by the Irene foundation. Applications are open until 28.02.2015. Preferred are research proposals concerning low-functioning autism in adults. However, research proposals with a focus on low-functioning autism in children or high-functioning autism are also welcome.
Further information are provided on the WGAS- webpage.
If you are interested to conduct your work with any of our research partners, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Best Regards,
Your SPA-Team
Great news, Dr. Dana Schneider wins the Weber-Bosch award 2015 from the Society for Research in Autism Spectrum Conditions, Germany.
Inaugural Event
An inaugural event will take place on Friday 12. December 2014 between 10am and 1pm at the Rosensäale, Fürstengraben 27, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena.
Programme
10:00 Welcome address by Professor S.R. Schweinberger, Professor for General Psychology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
10:10 Opening remarks by Mr. Marcus Barth, Commissioner for Disabilities, Jena (tbc)
10:20 Dr. D. Schulze-Henning: Current diagnostic criteria and standards in the Autism Spectrum Disorder
10:30 Ms. G. Kühn, Early Education and Advisory Centre Jena/ Education Centre Schleiz: Intervention, training and support for Autism provided by the Early Education and Advisory Centre Jena
10.50 PD Dr. L. Poustka, Central Institute for Mental Health, Mannheim: Autism research in children and adolescents
11:25 Dr. D. Schneider, Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena: Spontanous use of social signals in adults with autism
11:45 Questions and discussion (Convened by Prof. S.R. Schweinberger)
12:00 Welcome reception
Break
13:00 Tour of the laboratories within the JenTower, 18th floor