Centre for Research in Autism and Education
@craeioe.bsky.social
Research to enhance the lives of autistic people; based in the UCL Institute of Education.
‘I can’t say that anything has changed’: parents of autistic young people (16–25 years) discuss the impact of the Children and Families Act in England and Wales #CRAEresearchSummaries
‘I can’t say that anything has changed’: parents of autistic young people (16–25 years) discuss the impact of the Children and Families Act in England and Wales
Despite hopes of better support systems and outcomes, the consensus was that little had changed. Parents noted limited support as their children navigated the challenges of transitioning to adultho…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 PM
‘I can’t say that anything has changed’: parents of autistic young people (16–25 years) discuss the impact of the Children and Families Act in England and Wales #CRAEresearchSummaries
Last weeks #CRAEwebinar is now up on YouTube.
Our very many thank to the fantastic Nate Caruana for leading our thinking on VR in autism understanding and support. Well worth a view.
Our very many thank to the fantastic Nate Caruana for leading our thinking on VR in autism understanding and support. Well worth a view.
Virtual reality as a tool for supporting autistic people, with Nate Caruana (5-FEB-26)
Virtual reality as a tool for understanding and supporting social interactions involving autistic people.
In this talk, Nate shares how virtual reality has transformed our ability to study complex social interactions in autism. He discusses key insights from VR-based experiments that challenge tra
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February 11, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Last weeks #CRAEwebinar is now up on YouTube.
Our very many thank to the fantastic Nate Caruana for leading our thinking on VR in autism understanding and support. Well worth a view.
Our very many thank to the fantastic Nate Caruana for leading our thinking on VR in autism understanding and support. Well worth a view.
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers with Rebecca Wood (07-Apr-22)
Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers with Rebecca Wood (07-Apr-22)
Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers - Rebecca Wood (07-Apr-22)
Full Title: "Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers".
In this presentation, Rebecca set out some of the typical difficulties faced by autistic pupils in school resulting from the environment, a lack of understanding and support, and the prevalence of neuro-normative
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February 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers with Rebecca Wood (07-Apr-22)
Inclusion in School: Learning Lessons from Autistic Pupils and Teachers with Rebecca Wood (07-Apr-22)
There's a new way of doing a MASIE - the online distance MA in Special and Inclusive Education. Folk from CRAE will be teaching the Yr2 Autism: Research and Practice element.
Find out more:
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospe...
Find out more:
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospe...
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
There's a new way of doing a MASIE - the online distance MA in Special and Inclusive Education. Folk from CRAE will be teaching the Yr2 Autism: Research and Practice element.
Find out more:
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospe...
Find out more:
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospe...
Evaluating the impact of an online autism training on changing employers’ autism knowledge and commitment to inclusion in the workplace #CRAEresearchSummaries
Evaluating the impact of an online autism training on changing employers’ autism knowledge and commitment to inclusion in the workplace
This study addresses a really important issue – the gap in autism knowledge among employers, which often hinders employment opportunities for autistic individuals. The research evaluates the effect…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Evaluating the impact of an online autism training on changing employers’ autism knowledge and commitment to inclusion in the workplace #CRAEresearchSummaries
This just appeared in the CRAE reading pile. Really enjoying Ch3 and the flexible seating project with Heba Jayoosi & Laura Crane
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
This just appeared in the CRAE reading pile. Really enjoying Ch3 and the flexible seating project with Heba Jayoosi & Laura Crane
Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning:
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning Tickets, Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Eventbrite - UCL Centre for Research in Autism & Education CRAE presents Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning - Thursday, February 26, 2026 at UCL Institute of Education, London, England. Find event and ticket information.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning:
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
For tomorrow's #CRAEwebinar we're to be joined from Adelaide by Nate Caruana exploring how VR can help us understand - and improve - the social experiences of autistic people.
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Still time to sign up at:
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Still time to sign up at:
Virtual reality as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Exploring how VR can help us understand—and improve—the social experiences of autistic people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
For tomorrow's #CRAEwebinar we're to be joined from Adelaide by Nate Caruana exploring how VR can help us understand - and improve - the social experiences of autistic people.
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Still time to sign up at:
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Still time to sign up at:
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting with Heba Al-Jayoosi (6-Oct-22)
Flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting with Heba Al-Jayoosi (6-Oct-22)
Flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting - Heba Al-Jayoosi (6-Oct-22)
In this webinar, held on 6th October 2022, Heba Al-Jayoosi discusses flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting for neurotypical and neurodivergent pupils. Heba is the Assistant Headteacher and Lead for Inclusion and Research at Mayflower Primary School, and a PhD student at CRAE.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting with Heba Al-Jayoosi (6-Oct-22)
Flexible seating in a mainstream primary setting with Heba Al-Jayoosi (6-Oct-22)
A little nudge if you've not signed up for this weeks #CRAEwebinar
VR as a tool for supporting autistic people with Nate Caruana
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Reg at:
VR as a tool for supporting autistic people with Nate Caruana
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Reg at:
Virtual reality as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Exploring how VR can help us understand—and improve—the social experiences of autistic people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A little nudge if you've not signed up for this weeks #CRAEwebinar
VR as a tool for supporting autistic people with Nate Caruana
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Reg at:
VR as a tool for supporting autistic people with Nate Caruana
Thursday Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
Reg at:
Reposted by Centre for Research in Autism and Education
#Webinar #Autism #Alexithymia
A must see!⬇️
Very interesting webinar (YT)
on Emotion-Processing in Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
Finally a study that corrects for Alexithymia!
Thank you @connortkeating.bsky.social for your research and for this You Tube webinar!🙏
A must see!⬇️
Very interesting webinar (YT)
on Emotion-Processing in Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
Finally a study that corrects for Alexithymia!
Thank you @connortkeating.bsky.social for your research and for this You Tube webinar!🙏
We are delighted that @connortkeating.bsky.social's Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia #CRAEwebinar is now available to watch on our YouTube Channel.
youtu.be/OqbcUW6qbLw
youtu.be/OqbcUW6qbLw
January 23, 2026 at 6:51 AM
#Webinar #Autism #Alexithymia
A must see!⬇️
Very interesting webinar (YT)
on Emotion-Processing in Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
Finally a study that corrects for Alexithymia!
Thank you @connortkeating.bsky.social for your research and for this You Tube webinar!🙏
A must see!⬇️
Very interesting webinar (YT)
on Emotion-Processing in Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
Finally a study that corrects for Alexithymia!
Thank you @connortkeating.bsky.social for your research and for this You Tube webinar!🙏
Reposted by Centre for Research in Autism and Education
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-... Latest research roundup for autism, neurodivergence generally, and the best/most debate-worthy of the papers. This one, a double issue Dec 25/Jan 26.
The studies span education, healthcare, social work, mental health, relationships, and the built environment.
The studies span education, healthcare, social work, mental health, relationships, and the built environment.
Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in December and January — Neurodiverse Connection
In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent papers from December and January exploring Autism and other Neurodivergent conditions, with a particular focus on support needs, inclusio...
ndconnection.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-... Latest research roundup for autism, neurodivergence generally, and the best/most debate-worthy of the papers. This one, a double issue Dec 25/Jan 26.
The studies span education, healthcare, social work, mental health, relationships, and the built environment.
The studies span education, healthcare, social work, mental health, relationships, and the built environment.
The government’s response to ‘Time to Deliver’ #CRAEresearchSummaries
The government’s response to ‘Time to Deliver’
The government is starting work on a new ‘autism strategy’. Since the Autism Act 2009, there have been 3 autism strategies, and a new one is currently being planned by the government. This plan wil…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The government’s response to ‘Time to Deliver’ #CRAEresearchSummaries
CRAE has a brief summary of the government's response to 'Time to Deliver'
The government’s response to ‘Time to Deliver’
The government is starting work on a new ‘autism strategy’. Since the Autism Act 2009, there have been 3 autism strategies, and a new one is currently being planned by the government. This plan wil…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
CRAE has a brief summary of the government's response to 'Time to Deliver'
We have a #CRAEwebinar coming up next week.
Nate Caruana on VR as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
(because otherwise Nate would be in the middle of the night)
Reg at:
Nate Caruana on VR as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
(because otherwise Nate would be in the middle of the night)
Reg at:
Virtual reality as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Exploring how VR can help us understand—and improve—the social experiences of autistic people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We have a #CRAEwebinar coming up next week.
Nate Caruana on VR as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
(because otherwise Nate would be in the middle of the night)
Reg at:
Nate Caruana on VR as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Feb 5 at the earlier time of 10am GMT
(because otherwise Nate would be in the middle of the night)
Reg at:
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare with Aimee Grant (3-Nov-22)
Autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare with Aimee Grant (3-Nov-22)
Autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare - Aimee Grant (3-Nov-22)
In this webinar, Aimee Grant discusses autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare.
Resources shared during the webinar:
General
Maternity and Autism Research Group (MARG) - https://www.maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk/
Autistic and pregnant, parenting or planning private
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January 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare with Aimee Grant (3-Nov-22)
Autistic experiences of pregnancy loss and associated healthcare with Aimee Grant (3-Nov-22)
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Understanding the impact of bilingualism for autistic children with Rachael Davis (1-Dec-22)
Understanding the impact of bilingualism for autistic children with Rachael Davis (1-Dec-22)
Understanding the impact of bilingualism for autistic children - Rachael Davis (1-Dec-22)
1/12/2022
In this webinar, Rachael Davis talks about the impact of bilingualism for autistic children.
Additional resources:
Link to slides: https://figshare.com/articles/presentation/CRAE_slides_2022/21666422
Link to family resources: https://autism-bilingualism.github.io/resources/
Practition
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January 20, 2026 at 10:22 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Understanding the impact of bilingualism for autistic children with Rachael Davis (1-Dec-22)
Understanding the impact of bilingualism for autistic children with Rachael Davis (1-Dec-22)
Tonight is CRAE’s leadership transition celebration. We say thank you to Anna & yay to Mel.
January 15, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Tonight is CRAE’s leadership transition celebration. We say thank you to Anna & yay to Mel.
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK Universities with our own Brian Irvine (2-Feb-23)
Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK Universities with our own Brian Irvine (2-Feb-23)
Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK Universities - Brian Irvine (2-Feb-23)
Dr Brian Irvine talks about his research on "Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK HEIs"
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK Universities with our own Brian Irvine (2-Feb-23)
Framing and Reframing: Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in UK Universities with our own Brian Irvine (2-Feb-23)
Join us next week (Thurs 15th Jan, 6pm) for drinks and nibbles to mark CRAE’s leadership transition! Come celebrate Director Anna’s contributions over the past 9 years, and meet incoming Director, Mel, and hear about her plans for CRAE.
Book your free ticket here:
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Book your free ticket here:
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Celebrating CRAE's Leadership Transition
Join us to celebrate outgoing CRAE Director Anna Remington, and to welcome incoming Director, Mel Romualdez, to the helm!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Join us next week (Thurs 15th Jan, 6pm) for drinks and nibbles to mark CRAE’s leadership transition! Come celebrate Director Anna’s contributions over the past 9 years, and meet incoming Director, Mel, and hear about her plans for CRAE.
Book your free ticket here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
1/2
Book your free ticket here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
1/2
Can virtual reality help dismantle barriers to inclusion?
Our next #CRAEwebinar looking at the possibilities of VR as an autism support tool will be with fantastic Nate Caruana.
4th Feb 10am gmt
Free registration at:
Our next #CRAEwebinar looking at the possibilities of VR as an autism support tool will be with fantastic Nate Caruana.
4th Feb 10am gmt
Free registration at:
Virtual reality as a tool for supporting autistic people.
Exploring how VR can help us understand—and improve—the social experiences of autistic people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Can virtual reality help dismantle barriers to inclusion?
Our next #CRAEwebinar looking at the possibilities of VR as an autism support tool will be with fantastic Nate Caruana.
4th Feb 10am gmt
Free registration at:
Our next #CRAEwebinar looking at the possibilities of VR as an autism support tool will be with fantastic Nate Caruana.
4th Feb 10am gmt
Free registration at:
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults with Amy Pearson (2-Mar-23)
Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults with Amy Pearson (2-Mar-23)
Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults - Amy Pearson (2-Mar-23)
In this webinar, Amy Pearson presents her research on "Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults."
This CRAE Webinar took place on Thursday, 2nd March 2023.
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
From the #CRAEwebinar archives
Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults with Amy Pearson (2-Mar-23)
Understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation on autistic adults with Amy Pearson (2-Mar-23)
Come celebrate CRAE's leadership transition with us! Join us on 15th Jan to celebrate Anna's 9 years as Director, and to welcome Mel to the helm. Free tickets (must be pre-booked) available here:
Celebrating CRAE's Leadership Transition
Join us to celebrate outgoing CRAE Director Anna Remington, and to welcome incoming Director, Mel Romualdez, to the helm!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Come celebrate CRAE's leadership transition with us! Join us on 15th Jan to celebrate Anna's 9 years as Director, and to welcome Mel to the helm. Free tickets (must be pre-booked) available here:
From the (brilliant) #CRAEwebinar archives
The 2023 Annual Lecture with Pete Wharmby: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students
The 2023 Annual Lecture with Pete Wharmby: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students
2023 Annual Lecture: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students - Pete Wharmby
Author, speaker, and advocate Pete Wharmby delivered the 2023 CRAE Annual Lecture on "Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students."
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
From the (brilliant) #CRAEwebinar archives
The 2023 Annual Lecture with Pete Wharmby: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students
The 2023 Annual Lecture with Pete Wharmby: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students
