Dr Chris Edwards

Autistic experiences of an autism-specific self-compassion program, open access! (PS the updated program is free for Autistic adults) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13… @arcap_aus @RuYing_Cai @journalautism

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 @arcap_aus new research study to improve eye care for the Autistic community: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cD…

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

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…

Airports can be HARD for Autistic people! But there are strategies and initiatives that can help: theconversation.com/airports-and-t… @arcap_aus @GU_Incl_Futures @DrVickiGibbs @RuYing_Cai

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.

From little things, big things grow: New article sharing research with colleagues at the @UniMelb and @DrChrisEd from @AspectAus about the lived experiences of neurodivergent students and staff - this was the start of our Neurodiversity Project: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…

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… @arcap_aus

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…

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, @RuYing_Cai, @DrChrisEd and @aimee_speaks, and share them with your networks: youtube.com/watch?v=zaCezR…

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 ⁦@arcap_aus⁩ journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

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"

ARCAP Research Fellow, @DrChrisEd 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…

Check out our (@RuYing_Cai) latest blog for the amazing @kanabaletti for a brief introduction to our free self-compassion program for autistic adults. valtameri-grace.com/learninghub

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! 👩🏿‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ @arcap_aus @MidwivesRCM

Join @arcap_aus @TomTutton @RuYing_Cai @DrChrisEd @aimee_speaks 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

Airports and museums with @aimee_speaks !

🎉Congratulations to ARCAP's @DrChrisEd & @RuYing_Cai 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

@arcap_aus @AspectAus

Thank you @themhsorg conference 2024 for valuing lived experience and co-production, feels like such an inclusive conference (quiet room AND sensory room that are well signed too!)