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The Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership In Research and Education (AASPIRE) brings together the academic community and the autistic community to develop and perform research projects relevant to the needs of adults on the autistic spectrum. Our partnership adheres to the principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR or PAR), whereby researchers and community members serve as equal partners throughout the research process. The special skills, expertise, and perspective that each community offers to the project as a whole is the strength of Community Based Participatory Research.

Our Mission:

• To encourage the inclusion of adults on the autistic spectrum in matters which directly affect them.
• To include adults on the autistic spectrum as equal partners in research about the autistic spectrum.
• To answer research questions that are considered relevant by the autistic community.
• To use research findings to effect positive change for people on the spectrum.