From the WWW. I do not haev any information concerning this project. Any questions, please use the link to inquire with the involved persons.
Dear Sir/Madame,
My name is Aaron Allen. I am currently employed as an Outreach Worker for the Australian Community Support Organisation, assisting individuals with disabilities improve their independent living skills. Previous to my current position, I was a member of a team of therapists conducting ABA therapy with a young autistic child. I have thus witnessed first-hand how families adapt to and cope with a child with a disability. I believe that it is my deep interest and experience in the disability field that has led me to conduct the following research project.
As part of my fourth year Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology at Swinburne University, I am conducting research into parents who are caring for their children with disabilities. The purpose of this study is to gain better insight into the lives of parents who have to cope with the added demands of raising a child with a disability.
It is my intention that the information gained from this research will help families who are trying to cope with the added difficulties that a child with a disability gives rise to. This information will also help professional counsellors working with parents who are experiencing problems in these areas.
I have received full approval from the SBS Research Ethics Committee at Swinburne University to conduct this research. The topics covered in the questionnaire include state of well being, social support, perceived fairness of division of household labour and spirituality. The questionnaire will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
I am writing to request your permission to distribute questionnaires to parents who may be interested in completing the questionnaire. Perhaps in place of, or in addition to this, would you be able to advertise this project on your website?
Below is the link to the questionnaire, which I have attached to assist you in your decision. I hope that you find the content both interesting and suitable for your client base.
http://www.media.swin.edu.au/surveyor/survey.asp?s=01208108125223204
Thank-you for your consideration, I will gladly accept any assistance you can offer me.
Aaron Allen