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Ideas Café – Autism
On 5th April, we held an ideas cafe surrounding the topic of autism. Attendees came from a diverse range of health, social care and academic backgrounds. A range of ideas were highlighted for discussion, in relation to autism that the attendees felt would be valuable to discuss. Ideas that were put forward included: Managing parents’ expectations around obtaining a diagnosis for their childHow to keep autistic children in mainstream schoolSpecial needs training for all trainee teachersTransition for a child into adult servicesTraining for educational staff – increasing training and confidence levels of staff to better manage children with autismHow do we access school staff in order to train them?Can technology be used to link up all of these different areas?Mapping the services available for different age groups. The group consensus was that a mapping exercise would be useful to visualise what services are currently available and who they are aimed at. This led to an interactive session of plotting out services and gaps in service for different age ranges: Early YearsPrimary School AgeSecondary School AgePost 16/Teenagers/Young adultsAdultsThe Elderly Where gaps were identified, the group considered what was being done, or what could be done to address the shortcomings. Once plotted, services were categorised according to whether they could be accessed through universal services or self-referral, or whether they required a referral to be made via a professional. A follow-up event to further map out out the autism landscape of Lincolnshire, and to discuss and collaborate on other themes relevant to autism has been planned at LORIC on Friday 7th June 10am-12pm. This event is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism and places can be booked via the LORIC Eventbrite page. -
Participatory Autism Research Symposium
Bishop Grosseteste University’s LORIC Autism Ideas Café and the Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC) are pleased to announce details of their joint event to be held on 24th March 2021. -
BGU’s proposed autism art club
BGU is applying for Wave 2 funding through the Lincolnshire Virtual Autism Hub to set up a monthly art club for autistic people. -
Published Participatory Autism Research (ARCH)
Recent published PAR projects from BGU: -
Autism Cafe Update February 2021
This month’s event was a small discussion group, with input from a BGU student engagement champion who is involved in a piece of work to review the university’s provisions for autistic people. Discussions mostly centred around the on-campus support and facilities available to students with autism at BGU, which include designated quiet spaces, sensory equipment, and a lanyard system to show face mask exemption, as well as bespoke support plans for autistic students that are put in place in conjunction with course tutors. Considerations were given to how these facilities could also be utilised by autistic staff members. Other discussions included considering what masking behaviours and coping mechanisms people find helpful, and how engaging in these can impact on wellbeing, both positively and negatively. We also continued on two of our discussions from last month, one around special interests; considering how these can present and how people draw a distinction between hobbies and special interests; and another around adult diagnosis, particularly in older adults and how society’s understanding of, and attitudes towards, autism have changed over the last 30-40 years. The next Autism Café event will be held in March and will feature a research symposium, hosted in conjunction with The Participatory Autism Collective (PARC) featuring the presentation of research discussions by post-graduate and doctoral students from Bishop Grosseteste University. Topics which will be covered are: How can autistic people be supported to enter the creative “gig” economy? Advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a “diagnosis” of autism. The lived experiences and journeys of autistic teachers. Is the reading of literature different in autistic and neurotypical pupils? -
Autism Ideas Cafe Update - December 2020
LORIC Autism Ideas Cafe goes online -
Bishop Grosseteste University Third Participatory Autism Research Symposium Reflection
On 16th November 2022, Bishop Grosseteste University hosted it's third Participatory Autism Research Symposium. -
Autism Ideas Cafe Update - May 2021
An update on the latest Autism Ideas Cafe event held 19th May 2021 -
Participatory Autism Research projects at BGU (ARCH)
“The Precariat” is a good name for a band: Autism, employment and the creative industries. This PhD study examines the experiences of autistic individuals as they transition from university into employment within the creative industries. […] For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk Parents’ stories involving autism diagnosis for their child. This PhD study explores the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing an autism “diagnosis”, as understood from the parental perspective. […] For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk Autistic Teachers. This MA study explores the lived experiences of autistic professionals as they enter, manage, stay in, or exit the profession. […]For further information on thisresearch, please contact clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk Autism and Barriers to Employment. This 3rd year Psychology undergraduate assignment investigates the barriers to employment faced by autistic individuals, specifically through the lens of the discrimination case of Mr T. Sherbourne vs Npower (2019). It identifies ways in which what was done by Npower was harmful and discusses possible ways for companies to improve their practice around autistic employees. For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk Sharing Autism. This ongoing research project uses literature and artefacts to explore autistic identity. Participants are autistic people and their family members who meet in small groups to share their understanding of autism using literature and objects as ‘scaffolds’ for this discussion. These thoughts and ideas are recorded verbally, in written form and visually through sketches and images. Findings from this project will be shared through journal publication and through art exhibition. If you are interested in this research – including exploring the possibility of taking part – please contact Kate at clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk. Portrayals of Black autism in picture books. This research investigates whether and how Black autistic children are represented in picture books. To what extent (if any) can Black autistic children see autism portrayed as being ‘someone like me’? For further information about this research please contact either Sheine (sheine.peart@bishopg.ac.uk)or Kate (clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk). The experience of autistic trainee teachers. Building on the work of the Autistic School Staff Project, this research investigates the experiences, support needs, strengths and lived experience of autistic people training to teach. For further information (of if you would like to discuss taking part), please contact Kate at clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk. -
Bishop Grosseteste University launches autism exhibition
A free exhibition of artefacts that have emerged from the autism community in answer to the question ‘What is autism?’ will go on display at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU).
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