Empowering Autistic Communities: The Role of Co-Creation in Research Partnerships

• By: Celeste Michaud, PhD University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Jessica C. Kitchens, MS, MBA, LPC Allied Collaborative and University of Central Arkansas
• October 4th, 2024
• accommodations, actually autistic, community, Fall 2024 Issue, leadership, neurodiversity, research, self-advocacy
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Participatory research is an approach that can empower autistic community members through the co-creation of knowledge, addressing power imbalances, and fostering meaningful collaboration between autistic community members and academic researchers (Stack & McDonald, 2018). By actively involving...

Housing and Supports: Parents are Vital to Positive Post-Secondary Outcomes

• By: Celeste Michaud, PhD University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
• March 26th, 2021
• adults, advocacy, housing, independence, independent living, long-term support services, parents, planning, Spring 2021 Issue, supports, waivers
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Keeley is a 23-year-old college graduate who was diagnosed with autism at age 8. To all those acquainted with her, Keeley appears to navigate the community and manage her life independently. Despite her independence, Keeley experiences much of her day with communication breakdowns between herself...