Written by: Panda Mery, Dinah Murray & Kabie Brook
The Autism Innovative Medicine Studies-2-Trials (AIMS-2-Trials) was launched as the largest ever grant given to autism research on June 18th. Two weeks ago, we wrote some questions about this project and the autistic representation and monitoring, if any. Dr James Cusack, Director of Science, Autistica wrote a response that answered only some of our questions. Some people commented on both these posts (below each). Continue reading
Thank you to Panda, Dinah and Kabie for their post and to Damian for the opportunity to post here. It’s really good to have a nuanced discussion about Autistica’s involvement in AIMS-2-TRIALS. We are taking on board a variety of views, some critical, some undecided and some very supportive. All of these views are valid and will inform how we move forward. Continue reading
Written by: Panda Mery, Dinah Murray & Kabie Brook
Last month, the Autism Innovative Medicine Studies-2-Trials (AIMS-2-Trials) was launched as the largest ever grant given to autism research – €115 million, with money coming from the EU, pharmaceutical companies and charities. Continue reading
The PARC Critical Autism Studies Conference will be held at London South Bank University (LSBU) on the 18th July from 9.30am – 7pm, Keyworth Building, Keyworth Street. Places are limited, but if you wish to register to attend please email damianmilton.sociology@yahoo. com. Please see below for the schedule of speakers: Continue reading
Inspired in response to Dr Iain McClure’s presentation at the National Autistic Society Professional Conference, March 2018 Continue reading
The third PARC workshop on Autism, Identity and Violence focused on issues of institutionalised violence. Continue reading
This special issue of the journal Advances in Autism aims to bring together leading experts and cutting-edge research in the field of education with autistic students across the age range in order to further research knowledge that is transferable to teaching practice. Continue reading
The launch of the National Autistic Taskforce (NAT) was announced at an event at the House of Lords on 12th December 2017. The following is a speech that was made introducing NAT by Dr. Damian Milton who will be taking up the position of Project Leader. http://nationalautismproject.org.uk/national-autistic-taskforce Continue reading
By Dr. Susy Ridout
The second PARC event held at Birmingham City University (October 17th) explored Creating a More Autism Friendly HE Environment. Speaker Jonathan Gadsby was invited to talk about the ‘Survivor Movement’ in mental health and how information from work in this area might inform research and debate in the area of autism. Continue reading
PARC have agreed to host and manage the talks by autistic speakers at the Hub 1 Theatre as well as the ‘Autism Meets’ space at the Autism Show 2018 at all three venues (London 15th-16th June, Birmingham 22nd-23rd June, and Manchester 29th-30th June). The ‘Autism Meets’ space will be available for speakers to talk to audience members before and after their main talks, and where speakers will be able to sell their own services and materials if applicable. Continue reading
