Opportunities for Engagement

Attend ANSWER Leadership Meetings

We meet once per month to discuss ongoing & upcoming projects & initiatives!

Consult and Collaborate

One-time and ongoing consultations are available!

Topics Include:

• How to design effective participatory research teams
• Grant and manuscript writing support
• Support in using neuro-affirming language
• Finding and measuring meaningful outcomes (according to the Autistic community)
• Strength-based neuro-affirming research approaches
• How to create inclusive, including sensory-friendly, research environments
• Designing meaningful research questions
• Designing and conducting useful evaluations
• An overview of community-engaged scholarship
• Making meaning by interweaving the Arts into data collection

Support Network for AIR-P Autistic/Neurodivergent Researchers and Community Partners

ANSWER can provide peer support and resources to all AIR-P affiliated autistic/neurodivergent researchers, including those working at CREs.

• Research 101: Collaborating in Participatory Autism Research
• Research Basics Training
• Mentorship connections
• Collaboration opportunities
• Networking
• Access to resources (e.g., funding, research tools, databases)
• Advocacy training
• Support with dissemination of research findings