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
Available on the Journal of Participatory Research Methods (JPRM) website. 122455
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
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 research addresses the historical exclusion of autistic people from the design of services and research that affect them. It highlights a significant "misalignment of support" caused by developing services based on neurotypical perceptions rather than autistic needs.
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.
Provided by the University of Warwick Research Archive .