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Our self-compassion research & the Aspect Self-compassion Program for Autistic Adults are in the spotlight, featuring in a couple of new magazines: 🧡 "National Disability Outlook 2024" ⁣nationaldisabilityoutlook.com.au (page 53-54) 🧡"Link" ⁣issuu.com/theintermediag… (page 68) #Autism

The latest research by our friends at Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) shows that "hope based on parent’s abilities to support their child and be supported themselves play an important role in parental stress" Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP frontiersin.org/journals/psych…

Love the title of this recently published Autism In Adulthood paper: "The Lived Experience of Thinking in Pictures in Self-Declared Autistic Adults"! Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

A newly published Autism journal article found that autistic adults may have more repetitive negative thinking than non-autistic counterparts, which contributes to elevated mental health challenges. Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

On Saturday 21 September, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) has a low sensory viewing of ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’ between 8.30am-10am (exhibition ticket required). Find out more 👇 qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibition/iri…

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

A critical free-to-read Autism Journal paper discussing how neurodiversity is a “White Neurodiversity Movement” and should not be thought of as a global movement. As a woman of colour, I see this. Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

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 💙

This is a great free-to-read Autism Journal paper discussing why it's important to use a strength-based approach to mental health and wellbeing for autistic individuals - "autistic and non-autistic participants reported similar strengths" Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

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

Love this Autism In Adulthood roundtable on importance of positive psychology for autistic individuals - focus not only on reducing suffering, but also improve positive emotional experiences, cultivate relationships, and pursue a meaningful life. Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

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…

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…

I feel so happy to be able to go to the Ending Loneliness Together symposium on November 4 in Sydney, representing our Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP team, thanks to the research led by Abbey. As someone who experienced great loneliness as a kid after migrating from China, I can't wait to learn more!

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…

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 clinical psychologist James N. Kirby for a free 2-hour online workshop exploring the benefits of self-compassion on parent and family. 👉tinyurl.com/arcapsc #MentalHealth #autism #wellbeing

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…