I received this email about a study that is taking place and wanted to pass the information on. Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC has not researched this information, we are not participants in this study in any way and we are not receiving any compensation for posting this information. We simply wanted to pass along the information to anyone who may be interested.
As always, please do your own fact checking and research on the parties involved and always ask lots of questions. I am copying the note that I received below with all of the contact information.
To Primary Carers of males with Autism and an intellectual disability (defined as Low Functioning Autism or LFA),
We are pleased and excited to collaborate with the world renowned concert pianist Mr David Helfgott on an approved study that investigates the potential of Receptive Music Therapy (music listening) to reduce challenging behaviours for males with LFA!
If you are the primary carer for a male with LFA you are invited to participate in Study 1! David Helfgott has used his exceptional talents to select and provide the first 2 minutes of 6 solo piano performances for you to listen, assess then rate … requiring no more than 15 minutes of your time!
Your musical ratings (along with those from other primary carers) will be statistically analysed to identify one piece of music that will be applied in 2 further studies. As you may imagine, this research has the potential to benefit children with Autism, families, schools and therapists.
Participation is as easy as clicking the links at Steps 1,2,3:
Step 1: check that your computer is running the latest version of Adobe Flash Player! For the latest free version click the link http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Step 2: click the link http://davidhelfgott.com/news/ opening the story
“David provides piano performances for LFA study” | February 06 2012
Step 3: click the link https://curtin.asia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_295lfBwPfPxiJo0 and complete the survey!
Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in participating in this survey. If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Marriott on (M) 0412 320 762 or Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your time and participation.
Best Regards,
Jeremy Marriott
BA Psych/Disability | BSc Psych Hons
Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate | Department of Psychology & Speech Pathology
HREC | HR138/2011
ACTRN | ACTRN12611001063909
ACTRN | ACTRN12611001064998
Mobile | 0412 320 762 Email | [email protected] Web | http://curtin.edu.au
Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
If you require further information please contact Prof Jan Piek (08) 9266 7990 at the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University. If you wish to contact someone independent of the study with any questions or concerns please contact the Office or Research and Development at Curtin University on (08) 9266 7863.This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval Number HR138/2011). The Committee is comprised of members of the public, academics, lawyers, doctors and pastoral carers. Its main role is to protect participants. If needed, verification of approval can be obtained either by writing to the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee, c/- Office of Research and Development, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, 6845 or by telephoning (08) 9266 2784 or by emailing [email protected]
