Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP)
@arcap-aus.bsky.social
Our genuine partnership with Autistic people and unique synergy with Australia’s largest workforce of autism specialists enables ARCAP to focus our research on real-world issues affecting Autistic people and their families and accelerate timely solutions.
🤰 Arriving in early 2026! Our upcoming a different brilliant® podcast episode features Dr Abbey Love talking about autistic experiences of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Keep an eye out for the release!
#Autism #Neurodiversity #PerinatalCare #Podcast
Keep an eye out for the release!
#Autism #Neurodiversity #PerinatalCare #Podcast
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🤰 Arriving in early 2026! Our upcoming a different brilliant® podcast episode features Dr Abbey Love talking about autistic experiences of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Keep an eye out for the release!
#Autism #Neurodiversity #PerinatalCare #Podcast
Keep an eye out for the release!
#Autism #Neurodiversity #PerinatalCare #Podcast
Find us at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025, currently underway in WA. Check the program for presentation times for @drchrised.bsky.social, Dr Ru Ying Cai and Dr Abbey Love; visit the @aspectaus.bsky.social booth and take a read of our posters.
#APAC2025 #AutismConference
#APAC2025 #AutismConference
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Find us at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025, currently underway in WA. Check the program for presentation times for @drchrised.bsky.social, Dr Ru Ying Cai and Dr Abbey Love; visit the @aspectaus.bsky.social booth and take a read of our posters.
#APAC2025 #AutismConference
#APAC2025 #AutismConference
Is autism a dynamic disability? Help us find out! We are members of a team of Autistic & non-Autistic researchers & community members. We want to hear about Autistic adults’ experiences of adaptive functioning, to help us find out if autism might be a dynamic disability. tinyurl.com/AutisticAF-i...
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Is autism a dynamic disability? Help us find out! We are members of a team of Autistic & non-Autistic researchers & community members. We want to hear about Autistic adults’ experiences of adaptive functioning, to help us find out if autism might be a dynamic disability. tinyurl.com/AutisticAF-i...
👀Based on input from nearly 400 Autistic people, families and eye care professionals, we’ve developed a free eye care guide for vision professionals that provides practical, respectful recommendations for making eye care more accessible: aspect.org.au/eye-care-guide.pdf
#AutismFriendly #EyeCare
#AutismFriendly #EyeCare
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
👀Based on input from nearly 400 Autistic people, families and eye care professionals, we’ve developed a free eye care guide for vision professionals that provides practical, respectful recommendations for making eye care more accessible: aspect.org.au/eye-care-guide.pdf
#AutismFriendly #EyeCare
#AutismFriendly #EyeCare
Our new study is investigating what helps or hinders Autistic people working in small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia. Owners & hiring staff from SMBs in Australia are invited to complete a 20-minute survey: tinyurl.com/ARCAPbusiness
Please share with your networks 🙏
#AutismResearch
Please share with your networks 🙏
#AutismResearch
September 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Our new study is investigating what helps or hinders Autistic people working in small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia. Owners & hiring staff from SMBs in Australia are invited to complete a 20-minute survey: tinyurl.com/ARCAPbusiness
Please share with your networks 🙏
#AutismResearch
Please share with your networks 🙏
#AutismResearch
Are you an Autistic young person aged 12-21, living in Australia? The University of Western Australia is looking for advisors to join their research team that is investigating what supports Autistic teens need when exploring being Autistic and co-develop a resource. uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Are you an Autistic young person aged 12-21, living in Australia? The University of Western Australia is looking for advisors to join their research team that is investigating what supports Autistic teens need when exploring being Autistic and co-develop a resource. uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🤰Did you miss ARCAP's webinar on inclusive perinatal care for Autistic parents? Researchers & a parent shared insights from research studies, key gaps in practice & our new Autistic pregnancy & parenthood hub. The recording is now available on demand: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwqP...
#AutismResearch
#AutismResearch
August 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
🤰Did you miss ARCAP's webinar on inclusive perinatal care for Autistic parents? Researchers & a parent shared insights from research studies, key gaps in practice & our new Autistic pregnancy & parenthood hub. The recording is now available on demand: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwqP...
#AutismResearch
#AutismResearch
Our new study is investigating the types of support non-birthing partners provided to their Autistic partner during pregnancy & early parenthood, and what this period was like for them. Non-birthing partners of any neurotype – please complete the survey & interview www.aspect.org.au/our-research...
August 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Our new study is investigating the types of support non-birthing partners provided to their Autistic partner during pregnancy & early parenthood, and what this period was like for them. Non-birthing partners of any neurotype – please complete the survey & interview www.aspect.org.au/our-research...
📢ARCAP's latest newsletter is now available: createsend.com/t/y-DCD7B6244A8EFBA82540EF23F30FEDED Don't miss out on our news – subscribe to find out about new studies, research updates, events and more: aspect.org.au/our-research/subscribe
#ARCAPNewsletter #LatestResearch #AutismResearch
#ARCAPNewsletter #LatestResearch #AutismResearch
August 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
📢ARCAP's latest newsletter is now available: createsend.com/t/y-DCD7B6244A8EFBA82540EF23F30FEDED Don't miss out on our news – subscribe to find out about new studies, research updates, events and more: aspect.org.au/our-research/subscribe
#ARCAPNewsletter #LatestResearch #AutismResearch
#ARCAPNewsletter #LatestResearch #AutismResearch
🤰What can be done to make perinatal care more inclusive of Autistic parents? Find out at our webinar on 20 August, when researchers & an Autistic parent with lived experience will share their expertise & insights. Register now: aspect.org.au/community-ev... This webinar will be recorded. #Autism
July 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
🤰What can be done to make perinatal care more inclusive of Autistic parents? Find out at our webinar on 20 August, when researchers & an Autistic parent with lived experience will share their expertise & insights. Register now: aspect.org.au/community-ev... This webinar will be recorded. #Autism
🎉This week we launched the Aspect Autistic Pregnancy and Parenthood Hub, a first-of-its-kind online resource co-designed to support Autistic parents & help healthcare professionals provide inclusive, neuroaffirming care.
🔗www.aspect.org.au/new-parents
#Autism #PerinatalCare #Research
🔗www.aspect.org.au/new-parents
#Autism #PerinatalCare #Research
June 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
🎉This week we launched the Aspect Autistic Pregnancy and Parenthood Hub, a first-of-its-kind online resource co-designed to support Autistic parents & help healthcare professionals provide inclusive, neuroaffirming care.
🔗www.aspect.org.au/new-parents
#Autism #PerinatalCare #Research
🔗www.aspect.org.au/new-parents
#Autism #PerinatalCare #Research
🔊Final call to join our research study exploring how Autistic adults use dating apps & websites. Study closes Friday 20 June. Your input can help us create resources to support safe & positive online dating for Autistic people. Anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
June 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🔊Final call to join our research study exploring how Autistic adults use dating apps & websites. Study closes Friday 20 June. Your input can help us create resources to support safe & positive online dating for Autistic people. Anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🙏Thank you to the Autistic adults, parents/carers and eye care professionals who participated in our eye care research study. @aspectaus.bsky.social has donated to three not-for-profit organisations on your behalf. Stay tuned for the research findings. #ResearchForGood #EyeCare #Autism
June 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
🙏Thank you to the Autistic adults, parents/carers and eye care professionals who participated in our eye care research study. @aspectaus.bsky.social has donated to three not-for-profit organisations on your behalf. Stay tuned for the research findings. #ResearchForGood #EyeCare #Autism
♥️Seeking Autistic adults worldwide to share their experiences using dating apps. Complete an anonymous 15-min survey and @aspectaus.bsky.social will donate $2 to your choice of three charities. griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #AutismResearch #DatingApp
May 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
♥️Seeking Autistic adults worldwide to share their experiences using dating apps. Complete an anonymous 15-min survey and @aspectaus.bsky.social will donate $2 to your choice of three charities. griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #AutismResearch #DatingApp
ARCAP Research Fellows, Dr Ru Ying Cai and Dr Abbey Love are among more than 2,300 autism researchers, clinicians, advocates and students from 53 countries attending the #INSAR2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington USA. ARCAP is presenting five posters. View the posters, below👇
May 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
ARCAP Research Fellows, Dr Ru Ying Cai and Dr Abbey Love are among more than 2,300 autism researchers, clinicians, advocates and students from 53 countries attending the #INSAR2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington USA. ARCAP is presenting five posters. View the posters, below👇
Our new study is investigating how Autistic adults use dating apps and websites. We invite Autistic adults who have used an app or website to try and meet a romantic or intimate partner to share their experiences. Complete the anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Our new study is investigating how Autistic adults use dating apps and websites. We invite Autistic adults who have used an app or website to try and meet a romantic or intimate partner to share their experiences. Complete the anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Final presentation in today's webinar – Thank you to autism advocate, Andrew Radford & parent/Founder of the Centre for Inclusive Supports, Kathy Harris for sharing their lived experiences on the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in research. #InclusiveResearch
April 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Final presentation in today's webinar – Thank you to autism advocate, Andrew Radford & parent/Founder of the Centre for Inclusive Supports, Kathy Harris for sharing their lived experiences on the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in research. #InclusiveResearch
@drvickigibbs.bsky.social highlights the underrepresentation of Autistic adults with intellectual disability in research. Systematic review finds just 14 studies using self-report, few measures validated or co-produced. Research paper: www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/... #InclusiveResearch
April 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
@drvickigibbs.bsky.social highlights the underrepresentation of Autistic adults with intellectual disability in research. Systematic review finds just 14 studies using self-report, few measures validated or co-produced. Research paper: www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/... #InclusiveResearch
ARCAP's webinar, "Amplifying unheard voices" is underway. First up, Scientia Professor Julian Trollor talks about the health gaps for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities, & the work of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health. #InclusiveResearch
April 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
ARCAP's webinar, "Amplifying unheard voices" is underway. First up, Scientia Professor Julian Trollor talks about the health gaps for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities, & the work of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health. #InclusiveResearch
Happening today. There's still time to register: aspect.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InclusiveResearch #IntellectualDisability #Autism #Webinar
April 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happening today. There's still time to register: aspect.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InclusiveResearch #IntellectualDisability #Autism #Webinar
In recognition of World Autism Understanding Day, we're delighted to bring you the latest ARCAP Newsletter. This issue is brimming with our recent publications, research studies, events & promotions, all contributing to a deeper understanding of autism: createsend.com/t/y-33B52D66...
#WAUD2025
#WAUD2025
April 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In recognition of World Autism Understanding Day, we're delighted to bring you the latest ARCAP Newsletter. This issue is brimming with our recent publications, research studies, events & promotions, all contributing to a deeper understanding of autism: createsend.com/t/y-33B52D66...
#WAUD2025
#WAUD2025
👁️Seeking Autistic adults & parents of Autistic children of any age (Australia, NZ) to share their eye care experiences. Complete a 20–30min survey to help us improve eye care for Autistic people. We're very keen to hear from more parents! 👪https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDf2zdfh6aOdC9U
March 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
👁️Seeking Autistic adults & parents of Autistic children of any age (Australia, NZ) to share their eye care experiences. Complete a 20–30min survey to help us improve eye care for Autistic people. We're very keen to hear from more parents! 👪https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDf2zdfh6aOdC9U
Our new study is investigating how to improve eye care for Autistic people. We invite eye care professionals (#optometrists, #ophthalmologists, eye clinic nurses) from all countries to share their experiences. Complete the 15–30 min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #EyeCareResearch
February 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Our new study is investigating how to improve eye care for Autistic people. We invite eye care professionals (#optometrists, #ophthalmologists, eye clinic nurses) from all countries to share their experiences. Complete the 15–30 min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #EyeCareResearch
👀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: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#EyeCare #AutismResearch
#EyeCare #AutismResearch
February 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
👀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: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#EyeCare #AutismResearch
#EyeCare #AutismResearch
Wishing our collaborators, supporters and the broader research, Autistic and autism communities a safe and restful holiday season. We've got some great research projects planned for 2025 and look forward to sharing them with you. Stay tuned!
#HappyHolidays
#HappyHolidays
December 23, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Wishing our collaborators, supporters and the broader research, Autistic and autism communities a safe and restful holiday season. We've got some great research projects planned for 2025 and look forward to sharing them with you. Stay tuned!
#HappyHolidays
#HappyHolidays