A Project to Map Autism Research

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A Project to Map Autism Research

An all-encompassing and comprehensive review exercise to map the

current state of knowledge in autism research is being conducted. This

unique project is a precursor to the establishment of a UK-based Foundation

for Autism Research.

The project, spearheaded by the Institute of Child Health, is a

collaboration between academic and voluntary organisations; namely PACE

(Parents’ Campaign for Education) and the UK National Autistic Society

(NAS). The project is being overseen by an expert panel including Sir

Rutter, Simon Baron-Cohen and Shattock.

In order to develop and refine the proposal for an Autism Research

Foundation, a preliminary mapping exercise into autism research is necessary

to:

• Identify from a global perspective what research into autism is

currently being undertaken

• Identify emerging themes, and areas of interface between academic

disciplines

• Identify topics of potential value that are under-researched and

locate themes for which funding is particularly hard to obtain at present.

In addition to mapping published scientific work, the project wishes

to gain information regarding current research activity and scientist,

practitioner and parent views about future research priorities. FEAT is

distributing this questionnaire to give you the opportunity to have your say

about the direction of future research. Unlike previous research, the

project aims to raise questions rather than to answer them.

As you may well know, the questions and problems of autism are

pressing. Please respond promptly.

Please complete the attached form and return it (either as a Word

document or in the body of an email) to

FEAT@...

THEN FORWARD THIS ORIGINAL POST TO OTHERS YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT WANT TO

PARTICIPATE BUT WHO ARE NOT REACHED BY THIS LIST.

Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Q 1. What do you consider to be the priorities for research in the

next decade and

why do you consider research in this area is needed?

Q 2. If you are currently involved in research activity in autism

spectrum disorder we would like you detail the title and aims of your

current projects.

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