Who is PAARCC?
PAARCC is a group that includes autistic adults, parents of autistic children, and community allies, that meets monthly with University of Pittsburgh Autism Researchers. We work on generating research ideas, provide oversight and accountability to researchers, and share valuable lived experience with autism researchers. PAARCC works together to ensure that science is meaningful to and mindful of the autistic community.
What is Pro Tips?
There is a shortage of information on how to cope with everyday needs as autistic adults.
Here, we want to share our experiences, perspectives, and tips about life with autism to help fill that gap in available knowledge.
Our Pro Tips pages and other resources:
What exactly is overstimulation? Tips for how to prevent and handle moments of overload.
The grocery store can be an extremely challenging place, tips for getting through these trips.
The REAACT program focuses on autism and emotional regulation. This page covers some of the topics most important to their research.
General resources for autistic people, including crisis supports, local advocacy and training programs, and clinical recommendations