Autism Community Network would like to invite every clinician, educator, student, caregiver, parent, and autistic adult to join us for the return of our Annual Summit on October 4, 2024 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts!
This editorial emphasizes the benefits of participatory research, highlighting the importance of empowering autistic researchers. The piece suggests that participatory approaches can mitigate harm and improve the relevance and ethics of autism research. Recommendations include early engagement with the autistic community, creative empowerment of participants, and collaboration with constructively critical advisors.