Can autistic traits predict changes to symptoms of Parkinson’s as people age?

A researcher at the University of Nottingham is interested in seeing how memory and thinking problems change over time, and investigate whether there is a connection between these problems, autistic traits and Parkinson’s.

This project builds on previous research exploring the effects of ageing on people who are neurodivergent, which means someone's brain processes, learns, or behaves differently from what is considered "typical”.

Who

70 people with Parkinson’s who are over the age of 45 and don't have a formal diagnosis of autism. 

What

• Completing 4 online surveys which will take up to 30 minutes to fill out

• The surveys will ask you questions about yourself, your feelings, changes to your memory and movement

For more information, please read the participant information sheet or contact Sarah Ottahal by email at [email protected].

Interested in taking part?

To take part please complete the online survey.

Please contact Sarah Ottahal by email at [email protected] if you have any further questions.

The deadline for taking part in this research is 31 December 2024.

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Research
  • I can do at home
  • Questionnaires
  • Studying symptoms
  • I can do at home