OTARC Seminar Series – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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OTARC Seminar Series Supports and practices for daily living

Establishing an early transcription skills program for Autistic children – Start Write

In this presentation, Dr Ben Bailey will discuss recent findings on evidence-based writing instruction for Autistic children focusing on early spelling, handwriting and typing skills (transcription).

Alex Haschek August 12, 2024

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Autism and self harm: Developing a better assessment tool

Victoria Newell is a final year PhD scholar from University of Nottingham, UK visiting OTARC. Victoria summarises her PhD research, developing a self-harm assessment tool in partnership with and for Autistic people with and without mild co-occurring intellectual disability.

Alex Haschek June 19, 2024

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Finding him among the living

Dr Jessica Revill is a psychologist and parent survivor to the loss of her Autistic son Gregory. In her book, her investigations into the mental health system, suicide and Autism revealed not a 'broken system' but an absent one.

Alex Haschek June 6, 2024

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Understanding factors influencing inclusion and participation in community gym settings for adults with cerebral palsy

Georgia McKenzie will discuss the findings of her PhD research, which explored inclusion and participation in community gym settings for adults with cerebral palsy.

Alex Haschek February 23, 2024

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Facing Stress: Coping Strategies, Resilience and Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Adult

In this seminar, Melanie will discuss the research conducted as part of her PhD, where she examined coping strategies and resilience, and their associations with stress, mental health and well-being in Autistic adults.

Alex Haschek August 7, 2023