Teresa Bennett

Challenge Many autistic children experience high levels of emotional and behavioural challenges that are often long-lasting and stressful. Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in supporting their kids’ emotional wellbeing. Research has shown that certain factors (such as caregiver mental health, social connections, and access to services) can influence autistic children’s wellbeing in [...]

Challenge There is a lot of academic writing on the challenges faced by children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), however, much of what’s known is based on parent report or researchers’ observations. We know very little about the lived experiences of youth with ASD, from their own perspectives. ‘Giving voice’ (including to those [...]

Challenge While there has been little research done about the transition to adulthood in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there has also been increasing concern from parents and policymakers about the poor adult outcomes associated with ASD.  However, research on children with ASD can now lead to a study of adults. Project Summary In [...]