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21.01.2022 Hello ASfAR members! Are you interested in having your work featured on ASfAR social media pages? There is now an opportunity to participate in a new 'Humans of ASfAR' series on our social media (in a similar format to Humans of New York) to promote the work of our wonderful peers and colleagues. If you are an Autism researcher and/or Autistic research collaborator, and are interested in participating, please do the following:... Step One: Choose a photograph of yourself suitable for a professional profile Step Two: Write roughly 250 words including the following: -Your name -Your institution or organization -Your research topic or work You might also like to talk about one or more of the following: -The reason why you chose Autism research -Your proudest moments or achievements in the field -Your hopes for future research directions -Is there a problem you're trying to solve? -How the field has changed since you first started Your submission can be written in a casual tone, and should use language accessible to a general audience. It should be ready to post as-is, and will be shared across ASfAR social media channels. We ask that all submissions please use the same Language Guidance standards from our conference abstract submission process, located here on page 2: https://asfar.org.au//ASfAR2020-Abstract-submission-guidan Step Three: Submit your photograph and ~250 words to [email protected] Important Notes: All ASfAR members are welcome to make a submission, and you must be a member to participate. We encourage supervisors to nominate their Postgraduate and Honours students. We are also very happy to hear from Autistic people who do research consulting or work collaboratively on Autism research projects. As long as you are an ASfAR member, you are eligible to submit. We look forward to hearing from you!

21.01.2022 COVID-19 and autism research: perspectives from around the globe: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2329 #autism #autismresearch

21.01.2022 Our new Autistic Researcher ASfAR membership is now on our website and we welcome membership from Autistic Researchers. The Autistic Researcher Membership is available for individuals who (i) have a formal diagnosis of autism by a qualified health professional (the diagnosis need only be asserted by the applicant and there will be no requirement to otherwise evidence); and (ii) are actively involved in autism research and (iii) have a relevant postgraduate degree from an acc...redited university; and (iv) have one or more autism-related peer-reviewed publications; or hold one or more grants in autism related research; or have a portfolio of autism research consultation or co-production; or have other such equivalent alternatives as assessed by the ExCo. Autistic Researcher Members have voting rights. See https://asfar.org.au/membership/ #autismresearch #asfar2020 #asfar2020 See more

21.01.2022 The first major report on autistic people's experiences during COVID-19 has just been published. The "Everyday life experiences of autistic people and their families during COVID-19" can be downloaded in full (and in easy read summary) here: https://www.sydney.edu.au//the-everyday-experiences-of-aut The study was led by Prof. Liz Pellicano from Macquarie, with a team of autistic and non-autistic researchers (Simon Brett, Jac den Houting, Melanie Heyworth, Iliana Magiati, Ro...byn Steward, Anna Urbanowicz and Marc Stears) from Macquarie, UWA, RMIT, Reframing Autism and the Sydney Policy Lab. 130+ autistic people and their families were interviewed in detail about their experiences during COVID in relation to learning/ education/ work, family life, social relationships and connections, physical and mental health, services and supports and a series of recommendations are made for policies and services to support autistic people and their families during these times. See more

20.01.2022 Deadline for abstract submission for the 2020 ASfAR conference in December is this coming Monday 6th July - still time to submit! https://asfar.org.au/asfar-abstracts-due-july-6-at-5pm-aest/

20.01.2022 The APS Psychology of Intellectual Disability and Autism Psychology Interest Group invites nominations for the Thesis Award for Studies in the Psychology of Intellectual Disability and Autism. The Award promotes the development of research in the field of intellectual and other development disabilities within the discipline of psychology. Nominees must have submitted their thesis within one (1) year of the date of nominating for the Award. The selection committee will assess ...the scientific merit of the thesis and the contribution of the research to theory and/or practice in the field of the psychology of intellectual and developmental disabilities. One successful candidate will be selected from nominees who have completed either an APAC-accredited 4th year (Honours) or 5th year or MPsych program. A second successful candidate will be selected from nominees who have recently completed a Professional Doctorate or PhD in psychology. Successful candidates will receive an award of $500 and be presented with a certificate. Nominations close 15 January each year. For more information please go to: https://tinyurl.com/PIDAThesisAward See more

20.01.2022 More #ASFAR20 #ASFAR2020 Day 2 conference presentations are now uploaded and ready for viewing in our Members' only area. More videos will be uploaded weekly, including the rest of Day 2 presentations and the keynotes/ plenaries - see the conference programme here for a reminder of all talks https://asfar.org.au//upl/2020/07/ASfAR-2020-Programme.pdf . Remember to renew your membership for 2021-2022 here if you haven't already ! https://asfar.org.au/membership-renewal/ #autismresearch

20.01.2022 You can read and download "We look after our own mob": Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Experiences of Autism" by Rozanna Lilley, Mikala Sedgwick & Elizabeth Pellicano from Macquarie University here: https://www.mq.edu.au//FINAL-REPORT-We-Look-After-Our-Mob_ . A 2020 scoping review of Indigenous Australians with Autism by Benjamin Bailey and Joanne Arciulli can be accessed in full here: https://journals.sagepub.com//fu/10.1177/1362361319894829

19.01.2022 Several ASfAR members are also members the newly appointed Autistic Researchers Committee (ARC) of the INternational Society for Autism Research (INSAR) and they are holding a workshop in August to briefly introduce the committee and gather suggestions from the community regarding their future directions and plans as they strive to promote autistic involvement in research and the inclusiveness of INSAR. Please join them to add your voice to the aims and activities of the comm...ittee moving into the future. They welcome all interested attendees, whether they are researchers or community members and whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical. Registration is free to both INSAR members and non-members. The live workshop will be repeated twice, to encourage participation across time zones. Workshop One: August 18th, 7pm in Vancouver + Los Angeles (Pacific Time) August 19th, 10am in Perth + Beijing August 19th, 12pm in Sydney + Melbourne Workshop Two: August 19th, 8am in Vancouver + Los Angeles (Pacific Time) August 19th, 11am in Toronto + New York (Eastern Time) August 19th, 4pm in London + Lisbon August 19th, 6pm in Tel Aviv + Cape Town Duration: 1 hour Pre-intro: Registrants will be sent a link to view brief video introductions of some of the ARC committee members discussing the committee, its current work, and ideas for possible future directions before the workshops. Find out more and register here: https://www.autism-insar.org/general/custom.asp

18.01.2022 Hello ASfAR! Don't miss out on our Autism and Intersectionality series across the next month! The upcoming sessions are as follows: September 16th 1-2pm (AEST) Liz Pellicano, Rose Lilley and Mikala Sedgwick ... Autism and First Nations https://bit.ly/3fOsgR9 September 23rd 1-2pm (AEST) Lauren Lawson Autism and gender https://bit.ly/2PMkRY1 September 30th 1-2pm (AEST) Mandy Richdale Autism and age https://bit.ly/31GVcFM October 7th 1-2pm (AEDT) Beth Radulski From Autistic Masking to Neurodiversity Pride: Race, Gender, SES and the Intersectionality of ‘Coming Out’ https://bit.ly/31G7kql

18.01.2022 An extract from their recently published book, Sue Fletcher-Watson and Frankie Happe provide an accessible brief guide to participatory research in this UK BPS Psychologist article: https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk//novembe/looking-future

18.01.2022 Wishing all our members a healthy, safe, and productive 2021 - also, a gentle reminder to renew your membership https://asfar.org.au/membership-renewal/ Members have access to two annual state-based conferences in 2021 (one in Victoria, one in Queensland), our 2022 conference, and our webinars!

14.01.2022 Are you an autistic person 10 years + or a parent/ carer of any autistic person of any age living in Australia? Aspect with Liz Pellicano from Macquarie are conducting a study about what makes a ‘good life’ for autistic people and their families/ carers, what’s important for them in their life, and their priorities for services and supports that can help them live their ‘good life’. PLease see information and links in the post below. If you are a researcher and/ or professional, please share with autistic people and their families.

13.01.2022 ASfAR is thrilled to announce our upcoming online webinar series ASfAR Institute 2020: Autism and Intersectionality. Intersectionality is a framework for unders...tanding how aspects of the identity of a person or group of people may combine to create discrimination, disadvantage or prejudice. This webinar series will explore the research and knowledge around autism and its intersection with personal, social and cultural systems or factors. This webinar series takes place via Zoom on Wednesdays across August and September 2020. The live sessions of the ASfAR2020 Institute are freefor ASfARmembers to attend but preregistration is required. Where possible, sessions will be recorded and available following the series to current ASfARMembers as a benefit of society membership. To join ASfAR, please go to https://asfar.org.au/membership/ Please register separately for each webinar you wish to attend using each link in the schedule below so you can be emailed a personal link to join the Zoom. Registrations closes at 4pm the day before the webinar. Any queries email [email protected] August 12th 1-2pm Jac den Houting Overview of Autism and Intersectionality https://bit.ly/3jze55k August 19th 1-2pm Ifrah Abdullahi and Josie Barbaro Autism and cultural diversity https://bit.ly/3g4kp2A August 26th 1-2pm Mark Stokes Autism and sexuality https://bit.ly/2CV8CFt September 16th 1-2pm Liz Pellicano, Rose Lilley, Mikala Sedgwick Autism and First Nations https://bit.ly/2ONAy0z September 23rd 1-2pm Lauren Lawson Autism and gender https://bit.ly/3hvSTM3 September 30th 1-2pm Mandy Richdale Autism and age https://bit.ly/3hEuUKG October 7th 1-2pm Beth Radulski From Autistic Masking to Neurodiversity Pride: Race, Gender, SES and the Intersectionality of ‘Coming Out’ https://bit.ly/3ka9xTn

13.01.2022 Register now for the online ASfAR 2020 Conference 10-11th December 2020 12pm-8pm NZDT - hosted by Autism NZ and Victoria University! Step 1 - Make sure you are a member of ASfAR! For membership information and to join, see here: https://asfar.org.au/membership/ Step 2 - Login to the ASfAR Members' page to register for the conference - registration is free with membership! Closing date for registration for the conference is the 4th December 2020. https://asfar.org.au/membersh...ip-login/ Keynote and Invited Speakers: Professor Hilde Geurts, University of Amsterdam Autism in late adulthood: What does the future hold? Professor Jeff Sigafoos, Victoria University of Wellington Enhancing Communication: 50 years of progress Minds for Minds Research Network Exploring the genetic lanscape of autism in New Zealand Dr. Damian Santomauro, University of Queensland Estimating the epidemiology and health metrics of the autism spectrum: Where to from here? Dr. Wenn Lawson, Macquarie University Does 'Extreme Demand Avoidance' (EDA) exist? Professor Liz Pellicano and Dr. Melanie Heyworth, Macquarie University The everyday realities of life during COVID-19: Insights from Australian autistic people and their families

12.01.2022 Our webinars on autism and intersectionality continue for our ASfAR members! Register in the links below, next one coming up by Lauren Lawson on Autism and Gender this Thursday. September 23rd 1-2pm (AEST) Lauren Lawson Autism and gender ... https://bit.ly/2PMkRY1 September 30th 1-2pm (AEST) Mandy Richdale Autism and age https://bit.ly/31GVcFM October 7th 1-2pm (AEDT) Beth Radulski From Autistic Masking to Neurodiversity Pride: Race, Gender, SES and the Intersectionality of ‘Coming Out’ https://bit.ly/31G7kql

12.01.2022 In a few days, video recordings of our #ASFAR20 #ASFAR2020 conference will be available online for our members only - watch this space and hurry to renew your membership for 2021-22 now!

12.01.2022 More videos from our #ASFAR20 #ASFAR2020 conference - especially Day 2 talks and some of the invited speakers' and keynotes - are now uploaded in our Members' area on our website for our members to catch up on in their own time! Login with your membership id and password and have access to the full two day conference presentations! Poster presentations and the few remaining oral presentations will be uploaded in the next few weeks! #autismresearch

11.01.2022 Humans of ASfAR #4 - Lisa Marie Emerson is a Senior Lecturer in Child and Family Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand, and a Clinical Psychologist. She is also a new member of the Executive Committee, ASfAR! After living in the UK for most of her life, Lisa moved ‘down under’ in 2017. She enjoys the lifestyle in Aotearoa New Zealand, where every weekend there is an adventure to be had with her husband and two dogs. In the UK, Lisa split her work-li...fe between academia and psychological practise in multidisciplinary child services. Lisa steers her research towards answering those questions that she saw repeating themselves in clinical practice. Through her research, Lisa is interested in finding ways to support parents and families, so that this can have a knock-on benefit for their child’s wellbeing. In particular, she is interested in the relationship between parent and child wellbeing and mental health. Lisa is a trained mindfulness teacher, and is interested in how mindfulness can help parents to manage their own wellbeing. Lisa is currently conducting a partnership project with the Autistic and autism communities, which will co-produce a set of autism research priorities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through this project, Lisa is honoured to be working alongside inspiring people from the Autistic community, as well as a great network of family and whnau, researchers and clinicians. She is grateful to the supportive and enthusiastic community of humans of ASfAR, which helped to encourage her to embark on this vital partnership project. See more

11.01.2022 Hello, ASfAR! The APS interest group Psychologists in Intellectual Disability and Autism has an award for the best student thesis in ID and/or autism. Students from Honours up are eligible. Award closes 15 January. Details can be found via this link: https://tinyurl.com/PIDAThesisAward

11.01.2022 Autistic Scientist and author Dr. Camilla Pang won the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science book Price 2020 for her new book "Explaining Humans: what Science can teach us about Life, Love and Relationships"! https://royalsociety.org//book-pr/science-book-prize/2020/ - for more on her book see here: https://www.penguin.com.au//explaining-humans-9780241409602

10.01.2022 The first of our ASfAR Webinar Series on Autism and Intersectionality by Dr. Jac Den Houting from Macquarie University, research psychologist and autistic advocate, is now free for all (members and non-members) to access here https://asfar.org.au/asfar-webinar-series/. You can also register for all subsequent talks in this series and access all recordings of these talks in our Members' page if you are an ASfAR member ! Become a member of ASfAR NOW and attend the December 2020 biannual online ASfAR conference free of charge (no conference registration fees to pay if you are a member!) - https://asfar.org.au/membership/

10.01.2022 The annual Autism CRC Awards for Achievement in Autism Spectrum Research are now open, and will close at 5pm AEST Tuesday 13 October 2020. The awards recognise and celebrate research and development initiatives that are exemplary of the Autism CRC’s vision, mission and values. The awards are open to all organisations and researchers undertaking quality research in the area of autism, regardless of affiliation with Autism CRC. We look forward to seeing the best in autism resea...rch, so please let your wonderful network of researchers, service providers and end-users know and submit your nominations by 13 October 2020. You can learn more about the awards, including last year’s winning projects, the selection criteria and download the application form on the application page here: https://www.autismcrc.com.au//whats/2020-autism-crc-awards See more

10.01.2022 INSAR Institute 2020: Developmental Stages of Autism through a Research Lens June 11 - July 16, 2020 ____________________________________... This series will focus on understanding barriers and facilitators that influence autistic individuals’ transition through different life stages, integrating research and clinical practice. Broadening our understanding of autism across the lifespan also has implications for policy making to ensure that autistic individuals reach their full potential in an increasingly neurodiverse society.

10.01.2022 Considering ongoing travel restrictions due to COVID-19, Autism New Zealand and Victoria University of Wellington will be hosting the Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) Conference online. The online conference will still take place live on 10 and 11 December 2020, with the option for attendees to watch recorded sessions for a limited time after the live online meeting. Further details will be announced shortly. In the meantime, the call for abstract submissions for 15-minute online presentations, and for online poster presentations has been extended to 5pm AEST on 20 July 2020. Submissions can be made here: https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFkudTjRmfZN8yx

09.01.2022 Dear Colleagues, The Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) Conference will be hosted by Autism New Zealand and Victoria University of Wellington on 10 and 11 December 2020. Given the discussion toward opening the border between New Zealand and Australia, a face-to-face meeting may be possible. Planning is proceeding on the basis that the conference will occur either face-to-face, or online. Abstract Call We are therefore going ahead with calling for papers that hav...e a clear research focus. Abstract submissions close at 5pm AEST on 6 July 2020. Delegates have an opportunity to present at this conference in the following ways: 15-minute podium presentation Poster presentation For further information, to preview the submission form and/or to submit your abstract, please visit the below link. We advise drafting your abstract offline as you will not be able to save or edit your submission. If you have any questions please contact the conference convenor Larah van der Meer ([email protected]). https://asfar.org.au/asfar-abstracts-due-july-6-at-5pm-aest/

09.01.2022 Award applications for #INSAR2021 are now open through January 12, 2021. The 2021 categories include: Autistic Researcher Awards, Dissertation Awards, Diversity and Low-Income Country Awards, Student and Trainee Awards, Young Investigator Awards. To apply for an award, an individual must be a current INSAR member. For more information and to apply see: https://www.autism-insar.org/page/AwardsApplications Feel free to share with your colleagues and students.

08.01.2022 Just a quick reminder that the deadline for the Margot Prior Early Career Researcher award is approaching. Applications are due to Asfar's secretary email address by 5PM Australian Eastern Standard Time on 24th March, 2021. They will then be reviewed and ranked by members of the ASfAR Executive Committee. Applications are sought from members who are within 5 years of the PhD being awarded, are full ASfAR members, and who have standing in a university or research institute c...apable of accepting and administering the award (award will be made to and administered by the applicant’s institution). The awardees must submit a report to the ASfAR Executive one-year post-award. One of the Margot Prior Awards will be awarded to an autistic researcher. If you are an autistic researcher, please let our AsfAR secretary know when you submit your application form. If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply, please email [email protected] for an application form.

07.01.2022 Attention ASfAR student researchers! INSAR is hosting a virtual 2020 Meet the Experts events for INSAR Student members. You can find more information about this event and register here if you wish: https://www.autism-insar.org/general/custom.asp

07.01.2022 And... we are done! 2 days, 190+ attendees, autism & autistic researchers, autistic adults, family members & professionals, keynotes, plenaries, invited presentations, oral & poster presentations! Our warmest and most appreciative thanks to Autism New Zealand and Victoria University in Wellington School of Education for being such amazing hosts of the first online ASFAR conference! We thank Mark Stokes and Cheryl Dissanayake for their leadership of ASfAR and we welcome new ...President but longstanding member of the ASfAR ExCo Prof. Andrew Whitehouse as our new President! We also welcome new members to our committee, and we will be sharing their details soon. Kia Ora everyone and Haere r- best wishes and goodbye everyone from ASfAR's 2020 conference - we hope to see each other and connect through our shared mission, work and research in person in 2022, but we are still grateful for the opportunity to have these two days online together! Feel free to comment below to share your personal favourites/ highlights of the conference, be it a keynote or invited session, oral presentation or a poster, a speaker or message/ thought/ finding shared! #ASFAR2020 #ASFAR20

06.01.2022 This article, published in The Conversation , discusses the report released by the Autism CRC about the evidence for different autism interventions. https://theconversation.com/we-examined-the-research-eviden The full report and community summaries can be downloaded here: https://www.ndis.gov.au//autism-crc-early-intervention-rep

06.01.2022 6th IASSIDD Europe Congress ~ Value Diversity. Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED to January 7, 2021. For more information and to submit your abstract visit the congress website. https://iassidd2021.com/abstract/call-for-abstracts

06.01.2022 The INSAR 2021 Annual Meeting will be a fully virtual event with extended dates. Meeting dates have now been revised to be Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7, 2021. INSAR 2021 Virtual will be offering attendees an opportunity for access to more content than they have had at our past in-person events. by giving access to on-demand session recordings for up to one month following the meeting. Registration for INSAR 2021 Virtual will open on March 15, 2021.... For more information, see here: https://www.autism-insar.org/page/2021AnnMtg #autismresearch

06.01.2022 Humans of ASfAR # 1 : Dr. Mark Stokes Mark is a registered psychologist, and has been involved in Autism research since 1992; obtaining his PhD from La Trobe University in 1996. In 2002 Mark was appointed to Deakin University where he developed research programs into autism, sexuality and relationship development; the female profile of autism; and mirror neurons in autism, and the transition to adulthood in autism. Mark has published over 140 peer reviewed publications and bo...Continue reading

05.01.2022 We are sad to inform our members that Professor Margot Prior, a pioneer in autism research in Australia and internationally, passed away. You can read about her extraordinary life, courage, strength, determination, commitment, values and contributions to clinical research and practice in autism and beyond in this obituary: https://asfar.org.au/vale-professor-margot-prior-1937-2020/ If you knew Margot or her work and would like to share a memory or a reflection, please do so in the comments below.

05.01.2022 If you are a full member of INSAR and have a faculty appointment and are within 7 years of being awarded your PhD, and you are doing either applied or basic science research, then you may be interested in finding out more about the INSAR Slifka/ Ritvo award (25,000 US dollars) here: https://www.autism-insar.org/page/Slifka2021 Deadline for application submission is the 12th February 2021.

04.01.2022 Just a quick friendly reminder to register for the ASfAR conference in the forthcoming weeks so that the organisers can finalise their plans for the sessions and distribute links to the virtual rooms. To register, log into the ASfAR members area and follow the instructions to register for the conference. Go to: https://asfar.org.au/membership-login/ to login as a member and then follow link to register for the conference. Registration closes 4th December. ... You need to be a member with ASfAR to register for the conference, so go ahead and register as an ASfAR member first if you haven't done so already! https://asfar.org.au/membership/

04.01.2022 New resources now freely available to support the nationwide implementation of the National Guideline for autism Assessment and Diagnosis

04.01.2022 Designing for the sensory needs of Children on the Autism Spectrum: Griffith University are seeking parents, guardians or carer givers of children on the spectrum to participate in their online questionnaire. This research aims to gain a better understanding of different objects, materials and colours you believe your child may be more comfortable engaging with to lead our design practice. With this information we aim to design testing equipment in the form of wearable devic...es that are suitable for the range of sensory needs experienced by children on the Autism Spectrum. There is a questionnaire that can be completed online by following the link below or by scanning the QR code. https://bit.ly/EyeTrackerDesign

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: ASFAR 2020 CONFERENCE Dear Colleagues, Considering ongoing travel restrictions due to COVID-19, Autism New Zealand and Victoria University of Wellington will be hosting the Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) Conference online. ... The online conference will still take place live on 10 and 11 December 2020, with the option for attendees to watch recorded sessions for a limited time after the live online meeting. Further details will be announced shortly. In the meantime, we have decided to also extend the call for papers. Abstract Call The call for papers that have a clear research focus will now close at 5pm AEST on 20 July 2020. Delegates have an opportunity to present at this conference in the following ways: 15-minute online presentation Online poster presentation For further information, to preview the submission form and/or to submit your abstract, please visit: ASfAR Abstract Submission

01.01.2022 It has been a difficult year for everyone, and a difficult year for research too. Researchers adapted their work and studies to COVID-19 restrictions and continued to work and do research, in different ways than previously. ASfAR asked its members to notice and share their greatest research achievements this year as a way to highlight our members' achievements. Here are some of our members' achievements this year as shared by our members themselves: - First publication publis...hed! First book chapter published! It took a long time to get there, but it was a real thrill to see my name in print! - Supporting students to publish their work in high-quality journals - My Publications: 50% being with students who are student members of ASfAR; and 100% of them are with student and/or full ASfAR members! - >30 publications! - Publication of synthesis of evidence for early interventions for autism, which was downloaded more than 5,000 times in the first 24 hours! - Publications exploring areas of autism and intersectionality - Citation rate increased 40% - Mentoring of successful fellowship application - Successful in obtaining an Activation Grant from the Health Research Council New Zealand: Establishing End-user Driven Autism Research Priorities in Aotearoa New Zealand - 6th and final year of our longitudinal research project with an impressive 70% retention rate across the 6 years! - Despite COVID we were able to conduct a face to face research project with over 40 children. - Managed to engage half the participants for an anxiety prevention trial even with COVID! - Redesign of eye tracking lab after a failure created a serendipitous moment for our team! Congratulations to our members for continuing with their autism research work and for their research achievements!