self-employed?

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from another list (without the attachment, obviously):

From: Lazar

Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 11:33 PM

To: Autism & Self-Employment Study

Subject: Autism & Self-Employment Survey Invitation

Seeking adults with AUTISM or ASPERGER SYNDROME who are SELF-EMPLOYED to

complete a survey.

Please forward and distribute this email with attachments to any applicable

individuals, families, or agencies.

Lazar, MT-BC graduate student in the San Diego State University

Department of Special Education, is conducting research to determine the

outcomes of self-employment as a career option for adults with autism

spectrum disorders.

Self-employment is also referred to as freelance work, contractual work,

sole-proprietor, or owning your own business. This could include selling

greeting cards or artwork, providing professional services as a contractor

such as computer repair, being paid for freelance musical or stage

performances, selling things over the internet, and many other types of

work.

This survey is composed of 26 questions relating to your background, the

type of work you do, and your satisfaction with your work. A knowledgeable

adult (such as a parent, legal guardian, caregiver, or job coach) can assist

you in completing this survey if you are unable to do so independently.

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS STUDY IF YOU:

* Are at least 18 years of age

* Have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (i.e. Autism,

Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS)

* Have been self-employed for any length of time (it is OK if you

also have " employed " work in addition to your self-employment)

To complete this survey online, simply click on this link:

<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=698841663000>

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=698841663000

To complete this survey by mail, simply open and print the attached PDF

document and follow the instructions provided.

SURVEYS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BEFORE MAY 31, 2006.

Detailed consent information relating to this research is included on both

the online and hard copy survey forms. Your participation is completely

voluntary and anonymous.

If you have any questions or would like a blank survey mailed to you, don't

hesitate to contact the researcher at:

Lazar

mlazar2@...