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Bec Poulsen
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Neuroscience Researcher by day, Dj and music producer by night. Postdoc researching Autism, neuroscience, and auditory processing. #AutisticsinAcademia 💛
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New paper alert! We psychometrically validated the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory. Please check it out. The main takeaways are below, but this has been such a wonderful project!
Open access paper tinyurl.com/CATIAUTISM
Understanding Autistic Traits with the CATI Our new study confirms the CATI is a reliable, inclusive tool to explore Autistic traits! What is the CATI? The Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) is a 42-item questionnaire designed with Autistic input. It explores six key trait areas — like sensory sensitivity, masking, and self-regulatory behaviours (all traits named or endorsed by an Autistic focus group) What did we do? We tested the CATI with over 2,600 adults. Half were Autistic (diagnosed and self-identifying) and half non-Autistic people to check ensure it is a valid and reliable measure of autistic traits for both autistic and non-autistic adults. Autistic-led and community-shaped This is an Autistic co-led paper, that was steered by the community which included a review of the original CATI trait names and question wording. Read the paper open access  https://tinyurl.com/CATIAUTISM You can complete the CATI or want to know more  www.cati-autism.com
July 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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This is a paid opportunity. We will be meeting in AEST time zone (UCT +10) for Zooms and asynchronously for online discussions. More info in the link, otherwise, please reach out to me or the team. Please share if you think someone might be interested. Thank you!
redcap.link/NLBadvisoryg...
July 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I’m thrilled to be sharing this opportunity with you. Our team is recruiting a neurodivergent advisory group. Our work spans experiential (interviews), perception (listening tasks) and auditory neuroscience. redcap.link/NLBadvisoryg...

#neurodversity #research #sensory #auditory #actuallyAutistic
Flyer titled "Neurodivergent Research Advisors Needed – Guide research on Neurodivergent auditory experiences". Who are we? The Neurodivergence and the Listening Brain (NLB) program – a research group exploring how Neurodivergent people experience sound. We want your input! Main call to action: "Help create the research that matters to you" What will you do? You will collaborate with community members and researchers to ensure the research is relevant and respectful. There are multiple ways to engage: Discuss: Give your input on research directions and topics Share: Participate flexibly, e.g., via Zoom or discussion boards Review: Provide feedback on study materials for projects Who is eligible? Adults (18+) Neurodivergent (both self-identifying and diagnosed) Comfortable with English (spoken or written) You will be remunerated for your time! How to get involved: Register your interest at: https://redcap.link/NLBadvisorygroup Register by 16 July 2025 Email: nlb_engagement@mq.edu.au
July 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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New original research! I’m delighted to share my (open access) paper with you about auditory environments and how they influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life, due to sound sensitivity. Below are some of the key takeaways!
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM