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2 months ago | 
theconversation.com | Aimee Grant |Catrin Griffiths |Kathryn Williams
Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. Autism is a lifelong neurotype, which affects around 3% of people. It is linked to differences in communication and sensory processing. Women have historically been underdiganosed with autism, diagnosed at an older age and misdiagnosed.
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2 months ago | 
autism.einnews.com | Aimee Grant |Catrin Griffiths |Kathryn Williams
Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. Autism is a lifelong neurotype, which affects around 3% of people. It is linked to differences in communication and sensory processing. Women have historically been underdiganosed with autism, diagnosed at an older age and misdiagnosed.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Holly Morse |Swansea Swansea |Amy Brown |Aimee Grant
INTRODUCTION Breastfeeding is known to reduce a range of public health risks,1 and it is well established that access to quality and ongoing support is needed to improve breastfeeding continuation rates.2 Online communities in the form of breastfeeding support Facebook (BSF) groups are increasingly used by mothers seeking this support, and research suggests these are highly valued and reportedly effective in increasing breastfeeding duration and offering support to meet goals.3 However,...
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May 20, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Gemma Williams |Aimee Grant |Willow Holloway
When the term "social model of disability" was coined by British sociologist Mike Oliver in 1983, it helped form the basis of the disability rights movement. To mark the birth of that movement, as well as the 30th anniversary of the autistic rights movement, our new report reflects on why it is vital that autistic people are always at the center of autism research.
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May 20, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Gemma Williams |Aimee Grant |Willow Holloway
When the term “social model of disability” was coined by British sociologist Mike Oliver in 1983, it helped form the basis of the disability rights movement. To mark the birth of that movement, as well as the 30th anniversary of the autistic rights movement, our new report reflects on why it is vital that autistic people are always at the centre of autism research. During the 1980s, the term “social model of disability” challenged how society largely regarded disability as a personal tragedy.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
journals.rcni.com | Rebecca Ellis |Aimee Grant
Rebecca Ellis Autistic research assistant, Swansea University Aimee Grant Autistic senior lecturer and Wellcome Trust career development fellow, Swansea University Introducing health passports may not be enough to address health inequalities for autistic people Autism health passports (AHPs) have been endorsed by the UK government and recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, but are they working in practice? As autistic researchers, we want to share what we have...
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
journals.rcni.com | Rebecca Ellis |Aimee Grant
Rebecca Ellis Autistic research assistant, Swansea University Aimee Grant Autistic senior lecturer and Wellcome Trust career development fellow, Swansea University What we learned about AHPs, intended to address health inequalities for autistic people and help nurses by sharing patient details Autism health passports (AHPs) have been endorsed by the UK government and recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, but are they working in practice? As autistic...
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
rcni.com | Rebecca Ellis |Aimee Grant
Health passports were designed to address health inequalities for autistic people and help nurses by sharing patient details, but some think more has to be done Autism health passports (AHPs) have been endorsed by the UK government and recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence , but are they working in practice? As autistic researchers, we want to share what we have discovered.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
canadianinquirer.net | Aimee Grant |Catrin Griffiths |Kathryn Williams
Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents – beyond highlighting that the sensory differences when breastfeeding could be very challenging for them. We also found that communication by health professionals didn’t always meet the needs of autistic parents.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
theconversation.com | Aimee Grant |Catrin Griffiths |Kathryn Williams
Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents – beyond highlighting that the sensory differences when breastfeeding could be very challenging for them. We also found that communication by health professionals didn’t always meet the needs of autistic parents.
