Medical Researcher – Autism Treatment Trip Planning (India Focus)

Job ID: 39627605

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

Project Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled freelance medical researcher to assist in planning a comprehensive, high-standard medical and therapeutic trip to India for our 6-year-old son, Xavier, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay, and Pica.

The objective is to identify India’s most effective, progressive, and internationally recognized practitioners across multiple autism-related fields and build a clinically optimized and logistically feasible 10-day treatment itinerary that balances medical, therapeutic, and family needs.

Key Responsibilities
Identify top 3 specialists in each of 10 critical fields relevant to autism and global developmental delay, including:

Developmental Pediatrics

Occupational Therapy (Sensory Integration focus)

Speech and Language Therapy (AAC, Floortime, etc.)

ABA/Behavioral Therapy (Verbal Behavior, ESDM)

Functional Medicine/Biomedical Interventions

Ayurvedic or Integrative Medicine

Clinical Nutrition & Gut-Brain Axis Therapy

Neurology (Child Neurologists)

Psychology (Clinical Child Psychologists)

Alternative Therapies (e.g., Yoga, Music, Neurofeedback)

Provide a shortlist of recommended experts with detailed justifications, including:

Clinical background and qualifications

International or national reputation

Peer-reviewed research or publications

Patient success stories or outcome data

Treatment philosophies and methods used

Location & accessibility

Develop a realistic and family-friendly itinerary for August 2025, including:

Optimal clinic/city routing (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kerala, etc.)

Suggested durations per clinic

Key appointments to schedule in advance

Family accommodation and logistics guidance

Potential leisure/recreational autism-friendly options for the child

Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in medical research, clinical writing, or global health planning

Deep understanding of autism treatments, including both traditional and alternative approaches

Experience organizing international medical travel or VIP patient services is highly desirable

Able to evaluate complex clinical information and translate into practical recommendations

Self-directed, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Deliverables
Excel/Notion-style database of specialists by category with direct contact links

Summary report of selected clinicians with full justifications and references

Draft itinerary with maps, clinic locations, and daily schedule outline

Cost estimation per visit and travel window

Research file with links to published studies, clinic websites, patient feedback

Bonus if You Have:
India-based medical or autism therapy network

Fluency in Hindi or local languages (not required but helpful)

Previous experience helping families with ASD navigate global care