Autism Research Centre
28 August 2024
HOW TO APPLY
The Autism Research Centre (ARC) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s first centre dedicated to autism research, hosted by the University of Canterbury, with networks throughout New Zealand and beyond.
Our Vision
Within the Autism Research Centre, our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of Autistic people in Aotearoa New Zealand, and those who make up their support network, through collaborative, community-engaged, world-leading research.
Our Values
Our research is underpinned by a core set of values:
- Community participation and inclusion
- Alignment with the neurodiversity framework and understanding of autism
- Respect for difference within and between communities
- Reciprocity
- Lifelong learning
These values form a critical foundation for our current and future research.
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Key Partners
