#ActuallyAutistic Research Fellow - Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (@arcap_aus) & Adjunct Research Fellow - @Griffith_Uni (@GU_Incl_Futures)
Joined March 2022
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22 Feb 2024
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.… @arcap_aus @RuYing_Cai @journalautism
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
4 Feb 2025
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…
ALT Young Asian boy having his eyesight checked by a female optometrist in a clinic.
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4 Feb 2025
Autistic adults and parents can be from AUS/NZ but eye care professionals can be from anywhere!
3 Feb 2025
We’re collaborating with @griffith_uni, @uofcincy, @flinders as well as Autistic people, parents and eye care professionals to improve eye care for the Autistic community. Help us by completing a short survey: aspect.org.au/our-research/l…
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
10 Dec 2024
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/a…
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13 Nov 2024
Airports can be HARD for Autistic people! But there are strategies and initiatives that can help: theconversation.com/airports… @arcap_aus @GU_Incl_Futures @DrVickiGibbs @RuYing_Cai
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10 Nov 2024
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.
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
31 Oct 2024
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.…
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29 Oct 2024
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.… @arcap_aus
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
24 Oct 2024
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/regis…
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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: youtube.com/watch?v=zaCezRlK…
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
21 Oct 2024
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.…
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
19 Oct 2024
Autism alert cards, views & experiences, free journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… 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"
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
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…
ALT Screenshot from Aspect Autism Friendly webinar showing presenter, Dr Chris Edwards and a slide highlighting key findings from a study on accessibility of airports.
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1 Oct 2024
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/learning…
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
27 Sep 2024
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
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
18 Sep 2024
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
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12 Sep 2024
Airports and museums with @aimee_speaks !
Join us for a free webinar examining autism-friendly practice models for creating inclusive environments & showcasing real-world examples that are transforming airports & museums into more accessible spaces. Register now! aspect.org.au/community-even… #AutismFriendly #Webinar
ALT An adult and a child—engaged in a friendly high-five, symbolizing positive interaction in an inclusive museum foyer environment. The screen in the background reads "Autism-friendly innovations: from practice models to real-world initiatives. It is scheduled for 16 October, 7–8pm AEDT."
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Dr Chris Edwards retweeted
🎉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
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29 Aug 2024
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!)
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