The authors advocate for the adoption of neuroaffirmative approaches across all autism research to ensure findings are informed by the lived realities of being autistic. Actionable Research Access

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Available on the Journal of Participatory Research Methods (JPRM) website.

The researchers utilized "reflective dialogue" as a methodology to explore personal experiences of mental health at a university level, aiming to move beyond traditional, often ableist, research trends.

The project was led by a team of mostly neurodivergent and autistic researchers who actively engaged a PAR group of autistic students to shape the study.

The report details historical failings where autistic voices were sidelined, leading to services that did not meet the actual requirements of the community.