This page provides information for Autistic people interested in joining the Autistic Partnership Network.
If you are a researcher interested in joining or collaborating with the Autism Research Centre, please contact Professor Laurie McLay: laurie.mclay@canterbury.ac.nz
Autistic Partnership Network Membership
The Autistic Partnership of Aotearoa New Zealand (AP-NZ) invites Autistic people to join our wider network.
We are a network of Autistic people who work with Autism Research Centre (ARC) researchers. Together, we co-design and co-produce research that aligns with the research priorities of Autistic communities.
More information about the ARC and AP-NZ:
To become a member of the AP-NZ network
You need to:
- Identify as Autistic (formal diagnosis or self-identified/self-diagnosed)
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Live in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Agree to follow the AP-NZ principles
No research experience is needed. The expertise of members of the AP-NZ is in Autistic lived experience.
Read about the AP-NZ principles here:
How to join:
You can join the AP-NZ in the way that works best for you:
1. Fill out and submit the Autistic Partnership Network Membership Form via Qualtrics
2. Fill out the Membership Form electronically or by hand (PDF or Word) below and email it to the Chair of the AP-NZ Ruth Monk at ruth.monk@canterbury.ac.nz
3. Answer the Membership Form questions in writing or as an audio or video recording and email them to ruth.monk@canterbury.ac.nz
4. Send an email introduction or set up a phone/video call by emailing ruth.monk@canterbury.ac.nz
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Information Documents
The information on this page can also be downloaded in PDF and Word formats:
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Support and Accessibility
Contact the AP-NZ Chair Ruth Monk at ruth.monk@canterbury.ac.nz:
- If you need information or forms in an alternative format
- If you support an Autistic person who may need specific accommodations
- If you have questions about the AP-NZ or joining the AP-NZ
