You are invited to take part in the above research study. Before you decide whether to participate, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take the time to read the following information and ask any questions you may have. The results from this pilot survey will be included in the main study.
The study explores practitioners’ perspectives on the barriers and equity issues shaping access to autism diagnosis for underserved families in Ireland. It examines practitioner knowledge, confidence, and perceptions of diagnostic support, alongside key access and system pressures contributing to delays. It also considers how practitioner characteristics influence perceived barriers and gathers recommendations to strengthen equitable diagnostic pathways.
You are being invited because you are a healthcare or allied health professional working with children or families in Ireland and are involved in autism screening, referral, assessment, or support. You are eligible whether you work in public, private, or voluntary services.
Who is conducting this study?
My name is Jainaba Sidibeh-Watson, and I am an MSc student in Health Promotion Practice in ATU. I work as a Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioner in the NHS, UK. The research is being conducted as part of an MSc programme. The study is supervised by Dr Áine Roddy, Lecturer in Health Informatics, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo. The study has received ethical approval from the ATU School of Health, Sport Science and Nutrition Research Ethics Committee, Reference Number HPP202670000113.
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