Adult participants sought for a 15-minute survey on:

Exploring the Autism Diagnosis Pathway for Late-Diagnosed Autistic Women, Trans Men and Gender Diverse People

Study link:
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_8e…

Record investment has been announced for SEND, but is it really enough?

For World #AutismAcceptanceWeek , Prof Laura Crane, Director of the Autism Centre for Education & Research (@UoBautism), explores the need for more SEND provision in schools: birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/reco…

'The longstanding effects of austerity, coupled with the attainment-focused pressures that schools are under, has led to schools struggling to meet the needs of fairly homogenous groups of learners, yet alone those with additional learning needs.'

A gift from my 11-year-old daughter, who was beyond excited to see her mum on TV last week, and thought I deserved an Oscar 🥰

Anyone spot us on Channel 4 need tonight?!
Nice to share a screen with you Laura Crane

On Channel 4 News this eve, me, Autistic Girls Network and others talking about the important issue of waiting lists for autism assessments channel4.com/news/autism-as… via @jackielongc4

Spent the day at an event in The Great Hall at Uni of Birmingham - what a stunning venue! 🤩

New book- out in October 2024
Part of Anna Freud Best Practice Series Routledge Books
15 chapters with 21 autistic experts and allies.
Improving access to #mentalhealth therapies for #autistic children and young people
Edited by Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou Laura Crane Damian Milton

Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of your event - I'm really grateful for the opportunity to share my research and hope it was useful for the attendees ❤️

Felt very lucky to get a sneak peek of a paper from toothPASTE Autism Study today! Crucially important work, on an understudied topic, with impressive commitment to the inclusion of the perspectives of autistic CYP (verbally or otherwise). Bravo Amrit (Bhatti) Chauhan, Kathy Leadbitter & co 👏

Lovely to see a nod to this week's (surprisingly brilliant!) dinner for newly appointed/promoted Professors at UoB in the Vice Chancellor's weekly email! And I'm taking full credit for the mention of 'deep knowledge of autism' after our very nice chat 🥰

'autistic young people should be given space and opportunities for joy and pleasure in the autistic experience, in their experiences of the sensory world, their embodied experience, and interests' sciencedirect.com/science/articl… autistic well-being, qualitative studies, systematic review

Brilliant commentary from Mel Heyworth (Reframing Autism), outlining the importance of researchers critically reflecting on, and adapting, their research (however well intentioned) in view of community feedback, leading to better research as a result 👏
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The Midlands Graduate Scheme is inviting applications for their ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. If any eligible PhD grads are interested in consolidating their doctoral work around autism and education at the University of Birmingham, please email me! warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/…

‘Who, When, How to Share’: Pilot study of a new disclosure decision-making programme for autistic adults

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Title: Understanding & addressing interpersonal violence experienced by autistic people - Amy Pearson
Our annual public lecture will take place on Wed 6 March 6pm in the Dept of Psych. All welcome & attendance is free but please register durhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm…

My colleagues are looking for UK-based autistic people between the ages of 16-26, for a study on the use of social media in people's daily lives (link below). The study has been designed with autistic young people, and autistic academics. Please RT! qmulbusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4S…

Thanks to the 180 autistic adults who have taken part in our survey so far! We still need help to reach our target of 500! Taking part will help develop new mental health assessment tools with and for autistic adults. Further info/take part here: nottinghampsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9G…