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
Download our key documents and guidelines.
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
View the latest updates from our Centre.
Report highlights need for greater support for individuals awaiting autism diagnostic assessment
The Westminster Commission on Autism report argues that people awaiting referrals for an autism diagnosis need more help and support.
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.
Summer schools
We run four annual autism summer schools for students thinking about going to university.
Summer schools for autistic students thinking of going to university
We offer a range of summer schools for Year 11, 12 and 13 students.
Online school prepares autistic students for university
Online school designed to support autistic students through their first term at university is being offered for free by the Centre for Applied Autism Research.
Upcoming events
Details about our Centre's upcoming events
University Transition Autism School (UTAS)
20 Sep 2023 12.00pm
10 West,
University of Bath
This is a free event to support autistic students starting at a UK university in autumn 2023. There will be two sessions: one in September and one in December.
Bath Employment Support School for Autism (BESSA) 2023
18 Sep 2023 8.30am
University of Bath,
University of Bath
This free two-day event is for autistic students and graduates (with or without diagnosis) to get support with the transition from university to work.
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
Contact us to find out more about our research.