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. You may feel totally lost and alone.
Here, autistic adults share our experiences, perspectives, and tips about life with autism to help fill that gap in knowledge and resources.
Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover, or tips of your own you'd like to share? Contact us here!
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.
Food and cooking can be a challenge to mange, advice on food storage and recipes.
Travel on buses, rideshares, cars, and on planes can be overwhelming and intimidating. Here are some transportation tips to get started.
Useful links and downloadable resources from PAARCC Pro Tips
General resources for autistic people, including crisis supports, local advocacy and training programs, and clinical recommendations