Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP
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Partnering with Autistic people and autism specialists, ARCAP drives research on real-world issues, delivering timely solutions to improve everyday lives.
Sydney, Australia
Joined January 2020
👀Our new study is investigating how to improve eye care for Autistic people. We invite Autistic adults and parents/carers of Autistic children (Australia and NZ) to share their experiences. Please complete the 20–30 min survey: #EyeCare #AutismResearch
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RT @AspectAus: Going back to #school can be both exciting and challenging! 📚👩🦰 Our new podcast episode explores strategies that can be imp…
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RT @AspectAus: The Assembly is back and casting for season 2 is now open for new Autistic students. Are you interested in becoming a journa…
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📽️ Recommended viewing for maternal healthcare professionals & Autistic individuals who are pregnant – @thewomens Grand Round featuring @drabbeylove's summary of our research on the experiences of Autistic parents during pregnancy and early parenthood:
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🎄Wishing our collaborators, supporters and the broader research, Autistic and autism communities a safe and restful holiday season. We've got lots of great research projects planned for 2025 and look forward to sharing them with you. Stay tuned! #HappyHolidays
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RT @DrVickiGibbs: New Research: “Unheard Voices," highlights the underrepresentation of Autistic adults with intellectual disability in res…
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ARCAP's @DrChrisEd joined a line-up of neurodivergent speakers for @Griffith_Uni Autism Centre of Excellence course intensives over the weekend. Chris shared his lived experience of autism disclosure, along with his research & resulting disclosure guides:
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Disclosing you are Autistic can lead to increased acceptance & support, but it also brings the risk of stigma & discrimination. This International Day of People with Disability, join Madeleine Lobsey, & @DrChrisEd & @drabbeylove from ARCAP for a new podcast on autism disclosure.
New #podcast out this #IDPwD! Host Madeleine Lobsey discusses the nuanced challenges of sharing an #Autistic identity, both personally and professionally with @DrChrisEd and @drabbeylove from ARCAP @arcap_aus 👉 #IDPwD2024 #autism
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Check out the new @AspectAus Autism Alert Card. We've made improvements based on feedback from the Autistic community. #Autism
New #autism alert cards now available in 2 versions: a folded card & a plastic card. Both types have been designed by #Autistic people and are free of charge to members of the Australian Autistic community 🙌 Get yours now: Made possible by @arcap_aus 🙏
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We're super-excited to present at @TheRMH Grand Round on 6 Dec in recognition of #IDPwD. @drabbeylove and Autistic parents will discuss key findings from our research and how maternity care can be improved for Autistic people. Join on Zoom from 12.30 pm:
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Make a fresh start in 2025! We invite parents of Autistic children in Australia to join renowned psychologist/author, @JamesNKirby, for a FREE 2-hour online workshop exploring the benefits of self-compassion on parent & family well-being. Apply for 2025:
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✨Planning research for the year ahead: Great things happen when you get these folks in a room together. Stay tuned ... more awesome research coming in 2025. #AutismResearch
#DreamTeam
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The @nsw_upperhouse inquiry into loneliness held its first public hearing last week. It aims to examine the impact of loneliness across NSW communities and identify ways to improve social connection and well-being. Read @AspectAus submission: #loneliness
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RT @DrChrisEd: Airports can be HARD for Autistic people! But there are strategies and initiatives that can help: @a…
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RT @ASfAR_autism: Our forth & final webinar in the Autistic Researchers' Webinar series focuses on Parenting Autistic Children. WHEN: 12…
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RT @AspectAus: We were thrilled to share Aspect's Autism Friendly framework, at the Australian & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistr…
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RT @DrChrisEd: Exciting progress in accessible travel! Our study reveals how airports' autism-friendly initiatives are creating positive ch…
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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:
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RT @RuYing_Cai: I feel so happy to be able to go to the @EndLonelinessAU symposium on November 4 in Sydney, representing our @arcap_aus tea…
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