2022
DOI: 10.1177/13623613221121432
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Reflections on my experiences as a non-autistic autism researcher

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“…However, I also realize that they do not generally consider us a reliable source. Consistent with this quote, researchers have argued that autistic people should be viewed as autism experts (8)(9)(10). The current paper examines whether online discussion forums provide relevant, timely, and insightful information not just for lay people but for experts.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 82%
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“…However, I also realize that they do not generally consider us a reliable source. Consistent with this quote, researchers have argued that autistic people should be viewed as autism experts (8)(9)(10). The current paper examines whether online discussion forums provide relevant, timely, and insightful information not just for lay people but for experts.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Reading and learning from forums is an accessible route for non-experts and experts alike to learn about autistics who use social media, both for insights and as a source of empirical data ( 34 , 55 ). Analyzing forums does not substitute for meeting autistic people, attending conferences created by autistic people, and collaborating with them as researchers ( 10 , 57 ) but forums have a low bar for entry. They are accessible at no cost to anyone with internet access who can use a computer, an advantage for researchers without labs and grant funding.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As advised by non-autistic scholar Thompson-Hodgetts (2022) , researcher positionality is an important reflexive consideration for all scholars conducting research alongside autistic participants. A recent survey by Botha and Cage (2022) included the views of 195 autism researchers who were asked five open-ended questions related to autism research.…”
Section: Eight Principles Of Neuro-inclusionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Partnership working led to increased confidence in knowledge and approach. This indicates that working with those with lived experience is an importance aspect of doctoral education to close the gap between researcher knowledge and 'real' life (Thompson-Hodgetts, 2023). This can counter lack of confidence (so-called imposter syndrome that causes anxiety to early career researchers) and embed positive practice for future careers (Karlsson & Janssens, 2023;Sverdlik et al, 2020).…”
Section: Impact Of Participation On Autistic Collaborators and Resear...mentioning
confidence: 99%