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The project was led by a team of mostly neurodivergent and autistic researchers who actively engaged a PAR group of autistic students to shape the study.

The authors advocate for the adoption of neuroaffirmative approaches across all autism research to ensure findings are informed by the lived realities of being autistic. Actionable Research Access 122455

The report details historical failings where autistic voices were sidelined, leading to services that did not meet the actual requirements of the community. The project was led by a team of

Published in late 2024, this report outlines a neuroaffirmative research project focused on the mental health of autistic university students. Published in late 2024, this report outlines a

The researchers utilized "reflective dialogue" as a methodology to explore personal experiences of mental health at a university level, aiming to move beyond traditional, often ableist, research trends.