Wales Autism Research Centre, Cardiff University Canolfan Ymchwil Awtistiaeth Cymru, Prifysgol Caerdydd
Cardiff, UK
Joined May 2012
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We are excited to announce that today is the launch of our Sensory Room Guide!
The Guide is:
-for practitioners working with autistic children
-evidence-based
-developed with the autistic community and practitioners
-free to download
tinyurl.com/SensoryRoomGuide
Exciting to see the @Leading_Study progress to their next stage!
The study is for adults with experience of an eating disorder and is aiming to improve eating disorder support.
📢We're excited to launch the second phase of recruitment for our @Leading_Study project! We're inviting cisgender adults with a current or past eating disorder to share their experiences with us. For more info:
🔗tinyurl.com/LEADINGStudy1
✉️ [email protected]
The fantastic @EDACautism_ED team are wanting to learn more about the experiences of eating disorder professionals that work with autistic people.
You can find out more here: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
Proud of our PhD student, Carly McGregor, for having her research featured in the @BigIssue! Thank you @sophiassocials for interviewing us! bigissue.com/news/robot-auti…
Melanie Fegan from @cardiffuni is conducting @ResearchWales funded research on workplace supports for autistic adults.
If you are interested in taking part then follow the link: English language version: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
Welsh language version: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
We were thrilled to win 'Outstanding International Impact' from @cardiffuni for our autism-awareness film The Birthday Party. It's been used in 23 countries.
It was created in collaboration with @NDTeamWales, who joined us on the day! See the film here: bit.ly/43jt8b2
Free Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Session from the @NDTeamWales team coming up on 26th June. The focus is on Understanding Masking.
Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Exciting to see @MelvilleKyleigh conducting important research into the use of sensory rooms with neurodivergent pupils in schools. She's looking for staff to take part. Good luck Kyleigh!
Recruiting participants for my study: A mixed-methods exploration of school staffs’ experiences of multi-sensory environment use with neurodivergent students 🌈
📋 15-20 min online survey
🔗 edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
Congratulations to Carly McGregor for publishing the first study from her PhD thesis! 🌟
Carly explores how to make research participation more accessible for autistic children, with some help from Russell the robot! 🤖journals.sagepub.com/.../10.…
Are you gender diverse and/or neurodivergent and with a history of an eating disorder? The @Leading_Study is looking for participants for their online survey.
Many thanks to WARC placement students, Emily and Millie, for sharing information about Neurodiversity Celebration week with our colleagues and friends at @CUCHDScardiff
Wales Autism Research Centre retweeted
How can you be a neuro-affirmative colleague?
This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we look back on @KahyaHolly's tips for creating an inclusive work environment, including respecting sensory sensitivities and engaging in open conversations.
👉bps.org.uk/psychologist/if-h…
ALT Quote reads: Remember everyone is unique. Rather than making assumptions, invite colleagues to start a dialogue: What are their needs? How can you support them? Dr Holly Kahya Counselling Psychologist. Photo of Dr Holly Kahya. BPS Logo
Wales Autism Research Centre retweeted
🌟COMING UP🌟
Join us for our final event of the week: Celebrating Different Minds: Future Directions and Continuing Conversations
🕘15:30-17:00
🔗eu1.hubs.ly/H0hC9Yr0
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
Wales Autism Research Centre retweeted
Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff recognises the importance of neurodivergent individuals coming together and offering peer support.
Come along to the first ADHD Community Group for adults, run by Cardiff Council and The NeuroNetwork on Saturday (January 4).
ALT ADHD community group Central Library Hub, January 4, 11am
Wales Autism Research Centre retweeted
Get to know the Neurodevelopment Assessment Unit (NDAU), one of the research groups here at CUCHDS! Follow @NDAUCardiff to keep up to date 🌈
Can you help Kira's research?
@PsychCardiffUni PhD student Kira Nurse aims to make the internet safer for neurodivergent young people. Neurodivergent adults can help by completing a short survey about their experiences of the internet.
Here's a direct link to the study: cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics…
Are you autistic/have ADHD and have experience of an eating disorder? If so, please see below for an opportunity to help shape our research in this area.
Very exciting to see the official launch of the Neurodivergence Wales website: neurodivergencewales.org/en/, reflecting the work of the @NDTeamWales
It's full of resources and supporting Wales in being a neurodivergent friendly nation. Bendigedig!
We are very pleased to have Millie Rees and Emily Cleland join us this year as placement students from @PsychCardiffUni. Welcome both! 🙂
See below for an online event for parents and carers of neurodivergent young people. Organised by @NDTeamWales
🌟Staying Safe Online
📅14th November, 10am-12pm
If you’re a parent/carer of a #neurodivergent child or young person looking to learn more about how to stay safe online then our next Parent/Carer session with @autside_ed's Emma Durman is for you.
autismwales.org/en/parents-c…
