Autistic burnout “is grossly under-recognized, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and prevention.” What we need are valid measures—to determine accurate prevalence, inform effective diagnosis, and get people appropriate support. Per new research: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/au…

In our new paper, 63% of the autistic adults who were currently experiencing #AutisticBurnout (n=76) said they'd had thoughts of suicide or self-harm in the previous 2 weeks. So important to explore this relationship further. doi.org/10.1002/aur.31… International Society for Autism Research, INSAR Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)

Male violence against women is first and foremost a men's issue. Male violence against women is first and foremost a men's issue. Male violence against women is first and foremost a men's issue. Male violence against women is first and foremost a men's issue.

Next up I am chairing a panel "Advancing Measurement of Mental Health and Wellbeing in #Autistic Adults" on Saturday 18th May 10.30-12.30pm with Dr. Iliana Magiati as discussant. Presentation schedule below 👇

📍Australia is developing a once-in-a-generation National Autism Strategy. A core foundation for its Guiding Principles is Neuroaffirming care & practice. Josephine Barbaro explains what this means in a new Conversation article - otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neuroaffirming… La Trobe University La Trobe Researchers

A timely reminder before International Society for Autism Research, INSAR in Melbourne next week!

📢 NEW STUDY ALERT📢 Looking for: ✅ Autistic adults 18+ (self diagnosis welcome) ✅ Proficient in English ✅ Based anywhere in the world To take a 20-25 min survey about autistic masking and intergenerational trauma. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/par…

I'd like to hear from others who have gone through an acute #autistic #burnout. To share experiences and how to build post-burnout lives. Pls RT Auticulate- AutisticallyBlunt. Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability The #ActuallyAutistic Coach | Matthew Heather Cook 🦓🖖Autistic Life Coach Neurodiverse Self Advocacy Charlie Hart AKA Ausome Charlie 😎 Autism Matters Morwenna Stewart ÂûDHD The Quirky Brain Coach PhD, PGCap, PPDip, L5 Coach Ann Memmott PgC MA (Autism)

"Future research should concentrate on how to increase empathy among the normative population and reduce the responsibility and burden of autistic people having to fit in." The empathy deficit of neurotypicalism. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

We're inviting parents of autistic children (3 to 18 years) to a free online two-hour workshop on skills to develop self-compassion. This is part of an Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP research project. Join us James N. Kirby for our June or July workshop! Find out more: aspect.org.au/about-autism/o…

BOOSTING! Still recruiting both autistic and non-autistic participants in this study ☺️

All the adults “suddenly” being diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism have ALWAYS been ADHD and/or Autistic. It’s a failure of collective society, education and healthcare that they’ve gone so long without understanding who they are… many will have trauma & struggles as a result.

Are you interested in exploring how to improve employment outcomes for neurodivergent Indigenous Australians? Check out this PhD scholarship established by our colleagues, La Trobe University with Untapped Holdings & Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) latrobe.edu.au/study/scholars… Closing 31/8 #NAIDOC2024 Jennifer Spoor

READ "Burning Bridges and Building New Ones: A Story of Autistic Burnout in the Workplace" by  Malorie Joy Feidner shorturl.at/Lvjp2 FREE to July 26

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Paper on measuring autistic burnout by our PhD student Jane Mantzalas now published in Autism Research issue; open access. dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.31…

Autistic adults (18 years+) please take part in our online study on your experiences of sex, intimacy, and relationships. We especially welcome perspective from those not engaged in any physical/romantic relationships. Link for more info and to take part: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Q…

Fantastic study by Neville et al. on the vital role of alone-time for Autistic adults! It highlights how solitude helps us manage social and sensory overwhelm and recharge for better well-being. liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au… Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP

"Reacting, Retreating, Regulating, and Reconnecting: How Autistic Adults in the United Kingdom Use Time Alone for Well-Being" is now open access. It is based on the qualitative findings from my PhD - I hope you enjoy it! liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.10… Dr Felicity Sedgewick UWE Public Health