Dr Chris Edwards

Recruiting autistic adults anywhere to share their experiences with online dating apps!

I do recommend this paper!

“I’m not feeling alone in my experiences”: How newly diagnosed autistic adults engage with a neurodiversity-affirming “Welcome Pack”

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Young boy undergoing eye exam using a testing device operated by an optometrist.

👁️Seeking Autistic adults & parents of Autistic children of any age (Australia, NZ) to share their eye care experiences. Complete a 20–30min survey to help us improve eye care for Autistic people. We're very keen to hear from more parents! 👪https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDf2zdfh6aOdC9U

Eye care for Autistic people How can eye care professionals provide more accessible, inclusive and affirming services for Autistic people?

Our new research study is investigating how to improve eye care for #Autistic people. We invite Autistic adults & parents/carers of Autistic children (Aust. and NZ) and eye care professionals (worldwide) to share their experiences www.aspect.org.au/our-research... #research @arcap-aus.bsky.social

Resource alert: A new toolkit for employers to learn about neurodiversity, & recruit and support neurodivergent employees. Developed by a neurodiverse team. See here for the Neurodiversity Employment Toolkit vpsc.vic.gov.au/workforce-ca...

#neurodiversity #employment

Unheard Voices: A Systematic Literature Review of Studies Using Self-Report Methods to Gather the Perspectives of Autistic Adults with Intellectual Disability | Autism in Adulthood Background: Autistic individuals with intellectual disability remain significantly underrepresented in research, particularly in studies that capture their lived experiences through self-report method...

📢Just published! Autistic people with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from research, leaving their needs overlooked. Our review found only 14 studies asking for their direct input, with few tools designed for them. We need to prioritise their voices.
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...