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With the expertise of the Digital Observatory Team, autism researchers at @AutismSpectAust have used social media data to illuminate the dilemma #autistic people face when deciding whether to share their diagnosis/identity. ardc.edu.au/case-study/soc… Griffith University Australian Catholic University QUT UTS

Would you like to learn to be kinder and gentler toward yourself? We are looking for parents of Autistic children to take part in a 2-hour online workshop on self-compassion facilitated by James N. Kirby and supported by ARCAP. Limited spaces open: tinyurl.com/arcapsc

Fantastic opportunity for an aspiring researcher!

“I knew my daughter was Autistic by 18-months old, but what first clued me in was not what most people think of as indicators of autism.” Experiences like this sparked our research exploring if gender differences play a role in delaying autism diagnoses: tinyurl.com/54mv8dby

Alarming stats: Autistic people nearly 3x more likely to die by suicide than non-autistic people. Without intellectual disabilities, the risk jumps to over 5x. Urgent attention is needed. #SuicidePrevention Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

ARCAP's latest quarterly newsletter is out now. Read about our autism and loneliness research plus loads of snippets on our latest publications. createsend.com/t/y-F2B1B000A7… Subscribe to receive more news: aspect.org.au/our-research/s… #AutismResearch

Airports and museums with Aimee !

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 💙

Tomorrow's free webinar on autism-friendly innovations is recommended for researchers, inclusion and diversity professionals, organisations with an interest in inclusion, Autistic adults and families of Autistic people. ⏱️It's not too late to register: aspect.org.au/community-even…

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…

Exciting progress in accessible travel! Our study reveals how airports' autism-friendly initiatives are creating positive change for Autistic travelers. Still, there’s more to be done to make air travel more inclusive! Open access - tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP

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)

Make a fresh start in 2025! We invite parents of Autistic children in Australia to join renowned psychologist/author, James N. Kirby, for a FREE 2-hour online workshop exploring the benefits of self-compassion on parent & family well-being. Apply for 2025: tinyurl.com/arcapsc

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…

To all of the International Society for Autism Research, INSAR members voting in the upcoming board election, (not that anyone cares but) I'm officially endorsing my good (twitterless) friend and colleague Mirko Uljarević for INSAR treasurer! With quant skills like his, the society's money is in good hands.

We’re collaborating with @griffith_uni, University of Cincinnati, @flinders as well as Autistic people, parents and eye care professionals to improve eye care for the Autistic community. Help us by completing a short survey: aspect.org.au/our-research/l…

⭐ New publication! A collaborative approach to adapting measurement scales for Autistic adults. We can't assume scales developed for non-Autistic people will perform the same way for Autistic people. Assumptions like that lead to data that isn't valid: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

📱Our new study is investigating how Autistic adults use dating apps and websites. We invite Autistic adults who have used an app or website to try and meet a romantic or intimate partner to share their experiences. Complete the anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3…

🚨 Exciting news! Our project to evaluate an autism & Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Community of Practice has been selected for the National CVE Research Project, funded by the Australian Department of Home Affairs & supported by AVERT Research Network. avert.net.au/impact/success… #CVE

♥️Seeking Autistic adults worldwide to share their experiences using dating apps. Complete an anonymous 15-min survey and Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) will donate $2 to your choice of three charities. griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3… #AutismResearch #DatingApp