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🎉Congratulations to ARCAP's Dr Chris Edwards & Ru Ying Cai (PhD) who received an Early Career Research Award at #TheMHSAwards in recognition of their work to improve the mental health of Autistic adults through the cultivation of self-compassion. Well done to all award recipients. #Autism

Airports and museums with Aimee !

Join Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP @TomTutton Ru Ying Cai (PhD) Dr Chris Edwards Aimee for a #webinar exploring the latest innovations in autism-friendly design. Discover how airports & museums are transforming into more inclusive spaces. aspect.org.au/community-even… #AutismFriendly #Innovation #learning

We are starting virtual focus groups next week to compliment the stories we have from Autistic pregnancy and parenthood experiences. Please consider joining if you are a doctor, midwife, nurse or other health professional! 👩🏿‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP Royal College of Midwives 💙

Check out our (Ru Ying Cai (PhD)) latest blog for the amazing Dr Kana Grace for a brief introduction to our free self-compassion program for autistic adults. valtameri-grace.com/learninghub

ARCAP Research Fellow, Dr Chris Edwards presents findings from a recent autism and airports study: 1⃣ Need for improved accessibility 2⃣ Sunflower lanyards are magic when recognised 3⃣ Need for greater awareness of hidden disabilities across sector Read more: aspect.org.au/our-research/l…

Autism alert cards, views & experiences, free journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13… e.g. when an autistic handed the card to a health practitioner, "He responded by raising his voice & speaking at me as if I were stupid. He also told me that I couldn’t expect everyone to meet my needs. I fled"

So many autism alert cards out there but are they helpful? We explored where and why these cards are used and the responses people receive. Results showed some benefits but public awareness and understanding needs work! ⁦Open access ⁦Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP⁩ journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

A recording of last week's ARCAP Webinar on "Autism-friendly innovations – from practice models to real-world initiatives" is now available. Watch presentations from @TomTutton, Ru Ying Cai (PhD), Dr Chris Edwards and Aimee, and share them with your networks: youtube.com/watch?v=zaCezR…

Just a quick reminder, the next Autism Researchers' Series webinar is less than a fortnight away: Wednesday 6th November at midday AEDT. For ASFAR members only, preregister via aspect.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

From little things, big things grow: New article sharing research with colleagues at the University of Melbourne and Dr Chris Edwards from Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) about the lived experiences of neurodivergent students and staff - this was the start of our Neurodiversity Project: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…

Our forth & final webinar in the Autistic Researchers' Webinar series focuses on Parenting Autistic Children. WHEN: 12pm AEDT Tue 3rd Dec 2024 online. Register your attendance here lnkd.in/gSVg6zrc . Dr Chris Edwards will confirm membership & send you link to session.

Airports can be HARD for Autistic people! But there are strategies and initiatives that can help: theconversation.com/airports-and-t… Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Dr Vicki Gibbs Ru Ying Cai (PhD)

New Research: “Unheard Voices," highlights the underrepresentation of Autistic adults with intellectual disability in research. Just 14 studies using self-report, few measures validated or co-produced. More work needed so that diverse voices are heard. liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

Autistic adults and parents can be from AUS/NZ but eye care professionals can be from anywhere!

Are you an Autistic adult or parent of an Autistic child of any age who lives in Australia or NZ? We’d love to hear your eye care experiences. Take part in the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP new research study to improve eye care for the Autistic community: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cD…