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Autism Spectrum Identity Scale (ASIS) Cited in Brazilian Research – Call for Adaptation and Validation with New Population

Happy to see that the Autism Spectrum Identity Scale (ASIS) which I developed and validated for use with autistic adults was one of the assessments reviewed within this Brazilian Research. They found that the majority of the assessments in the review neither focused on the characteristics of women nor were validated (adapted) for the BrazilianContinue reading “Autism Spectrum Identity Scale (ASIS) Cited in Brazilian Research – Call for Adaptation and Validation with New Population”

Spectrum for Life Research Cited

Happy to see the Spectrum Pathways program (neurodiversity-based self-determination program) cited within the research literature! “Given the uniqueness of the expression of self-determination in young adults with autism, tailored interventions are needed to address the specific support needs of this population. However, to the best of our knowledge, only four self determination programs targeting youngContinue reading “Spectrum for Life Research Cited”

Research Presentation: Structural Discrimination in the Funding for Physical Health Research for Autistic Adults

July 27, 2023 Free Autism Research Presentation

AIR-P Presents: Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults Come find out why there is so little research on physical health conditions in autism- and recommendations for change! Webinar Description Topics will include: This webinar is supported by data in McDonald and Scudder’s (2023) article and can be read here.

Free Event (Presentation)! Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults

I am presenting on April 18- if you are interested in the topic, you are welcome to join: Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults Description: In this webinar, Dr. McDonald will discuss the lack of NIH-funded research focused on physical health disparity conditions in autistic adults.Continue reading “Free Event (Presentation)! Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults”