Founded in 2006, AASPIRE conducts action research focused on improving the lives of autistic adults. We use a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach that authentically includes autistic adults in all phases of the research process.
Outcomes
What are the most important outcomes for autistic adults and how can we best measure them?
We are working with the autistic community to create and test the AutPROM Toolbox – a set of accessible survey instruments to measure the outcomes that matter most to autistic adults.
Autistic Burnout
What is “autistic burnout” and how can we measure it?
We have completed the qualitative part of the study to better understand autistic burnout. We are now testing the autistic burnout measure.
Employment
What leads to success for autistic professionals, and how can we improve employment outcomes?
We have completed a qualitative study about successful skilled employment. We are currently conducting another qualitative study about workplace culture change.
Healthcare
How can we improve healthcare for autistic adults?
We have completed studies identifying healthcare disparities and experiences and have created and tested an online Healthcare Toolkit. We are now exploring how to integrate tools into health systems, and understand emergency room experiences.
Older Studies
AASPIRE has conducted past studies on Violence and Wellbeing. Although these areas are not currently active, we may pick them up again at some future time.
Partnering with People with Developmental Disabilities to Address Health and Violence
Wellbeing Study
