PhD research project looking at potential for social prescribing (SP) to improve health, wellbeing & quality of life for autistic people. (#ActuallyAutistic)
University of Plymouth, UK
Joined September 2020
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Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Call for #ActuallyAutistic & #Neurodivergent participants 18+ 📣
I'm excited to launch my PhD survey, researching museum accessibility for ND adults. It aims to find out ways to improve access.
It takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete & is available here:
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/…
ALT Research poster for Aimee's research. Text says: Call for Participants for Autism in Museums research. PhD project by an autistic researcher (University of Glasgow) about making museums more accessible to neurodivergent adults. To take part you must be: - aged 18+ - able to read and write in English - identify as autistic / neurodivergent - scan the QR code or follow link to survey: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rX1UUKwoW3RvGS What is involved: A voluntary survey (approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete) about why you do or do not visit museums, and ways to make the experience more accessible to you. Opportunity to take part in future focus groups or interviews tailored to access needs. If you have any questions, contact Aimee Fletcher [email protected] There is a cartoon of a woman with long brown hair in the bottom-right corner, drinking coffee and on a laptop. There is a University of Glasgow logo in top left corner and ethics approval on top right
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
When autistic people are more likely to suffer from suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts and potentially make up 40% of suicides, suicide prevention has to include increasing recognition, access to support, and understanding for all autistic people.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Our new paper on adjusting #telemedicine for #autistic patients. I hope this supports #GeneralPractitioners + other #HealthcareProfessionals & reduces barriers to healthcare access for #ActuallyAutistic people.
researchgate.net/publication…
@Academic_owl @AutisticDoctor
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Dr Michael Dixon on the Government's overprescribing review: “Empowering patients via social prescribing will not only help reduce overprescribing, but can help tackle inequalities, reduce NHS budgets, and lead to a more sustainable healthcare system.”
collegeofmedicine.org.uk/ove…
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
New post! Hospital reasonable adjustments. Some of you may have previously read my post about healthcare aimed at healthcare staff (I’ll add it below too) and I have been asked to do one more focused on the perspective of the patient. Hope this helps!
guidetogrowingupautistic.blo…
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
'Deficit-based model significantly lowers autistic people's self-esteem and confidence'- Cairi McKenzie when recommending a strength-based approach to care and the importance of listening to autistic people in the health and social care sector #PARC21
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
1/ @PlymUniCPCRG have a range of mental health research projects exploring the benefits of connecting with nature through social prescribing and rehabilitation. Find out more about the social prescribing projects here... plymouth.ac.uk/research/prim…
@kerrynhusk #ConnectWithNature
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
On #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we know the importance nature can play in our mental health. For many of us though, 'being in nature’ may not be as easy as it sounds. This latest report explores how not everyone has equal access to these benefits.
bit.ly/3y2rM44
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Delighted to share our INSAR policy brief published by @AutismINSAR "Autism community priorities for suicide prevention" available here (free): tinyurl.com/5x424625 #INSAR2021 1/6
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
& Finally, research opportunity #3! Are you aged 45+, diagnosed with Autism & can speak/write English? Help these researchers investigate how services can support autistic people to age well with autism🕵️♀️
Contact details are in the poster below.
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Vital thread for GPs, Practice Nurses, Midwives, hospital doctors, consultants, physiotherapists, dentists, residential services staff, @CQCProf, in fact anyone who has anything at all to do with people’s health or social care.
#health
#autism
#AutisticRights
#HealthInequalities
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Important survey on experiences of #Autism diagnosis in UK which “seeks to reduce the ‘support gap’ between what autistic people are offered and what they actually want and need"
bathpsychology.eu.qualtrics.……
Please RT widely
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
New paper from our group: The importance and availability of adjustments to improve access for autistic adults who need mental and physical healthcare: findings from UK surveys @DrSamBrice @NCL_medresearch @NewcastlePsych bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/3…
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
24.3% of autistic adults "only visited the dentist when in pain or emergency, rather than on a regular basis," vs 4.7% of non-autistic adults bit.ly/3qqQNAZ dental experiences in the UK, survey, free, from @annaremington
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
I have just saw this #autistic strengths poster on Instagram. I have never seen this poster before and I really like it. #autism #ActuallyAutistic
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
We looked at how people coped with the March #lockdown:
🌱 Gardening
🚴♀️ Exercising or
📚 Reading
for 30 minutes or more was most effective at lowering #anxiety.
Find out more… with @UCL @Daisy_Fancourt
bit.ly/39MbIJF
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
NEW PAPER from Emma Hazeldine and colleagues, examining the implementation of social prescribing from the perspective of link workers:
New paper from our #socialprescribing work here @Peninsula_ARC - led by @emma_hazeldine
Link worker perspectives of early implementation of social prescribing: A ‘Researcher‐in‐Residence’ study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Proud to be talking #SocialPrescribing @NASPTweets
What is social prescribing?
#SocialPrescribing is a way health professionals, such as social prescribing link workers based in a GP practice, can connect you to activities in your community for practical & emotional support.
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
A new research report by @TheKingsFund, supported by @NHSProperty, explores how the NHS and its estate must make physical and cultural changes to support #SocialPrescribing.
Read more here: property.nhs.uk/creating-com…
#ThrivingCommunities
Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project retweeted
Mental Health First Aid Kit:
A while ago I was told about this amazing idea and it has helped me so much when I am feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Whether on the autistic spectrum or not I think it can massively benefit us all!
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