Centre for Applied Autism Research team
Our team has a wide range of academic and clinical psychology expertise with a focus on supporting the autism community.
Centre for Applied Autism Research
We research the strengths and challenges experienced by autistic people, to facilitate full and active involvement within society.
Our autism research
Our research focuses on the strengths and challenges experienced by autistic people, developing practical applications through participatory research to support the autism community.
Centre for Applied Autism Research themes
Our research seeks to understand and address the challenges faced by autistic people using education, employment, mental health and criminal justice services.
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Resources for researchers and the autism community
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Get involved with our Centre for Applied Autism Research
We are always looking for researchers, students, practitioners and members of the community to train, share ideas, develop research and foster collaborations.
Centre for Applied Autism Research publications
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News
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Centre for Applied Autism Research team shortlisted for national award
Our Centre for Applied Autism Research team have been shortlisted for a national award for their research taking place on 27 February 2020.
Ambassadors for autism: Adapting services for autistic service users
Service providers took part in a workshop to create evidence-based adaptations to improve their communication with autistic people.
Upcoming events
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Bath Employment Spring School for Autism 2020
7 Oct 2020 10.00am
Online
This online event was for autistic students and graduates (with or without diagnosis) to get support with the transition from university to work.
Autism Summer School 2021
25 Aug 2021 12.00pm
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
This residential event at the University of Bath allows students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to experience aspects of university and student life.
About us
Our team at the Centre for Applied Autism Research (CAAR) are developing and integrating novel cognitive and neuroscientific methodologies to improve the understanding of autism, developing practical applications to support autistic people, and working with the autistic community and a range of stakeholders.
Contact us
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