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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 04/05/2026

For autistics, "Too much noise & clutter & stimulation can be exhausting, painful & impossible." It is better to "be able to spend some time in an environment where we can control our sensory input, and not have to filter anything for a while." @oolong.co.uk: thinkingautismguide.com/2019/02/star...

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Starting Points for Understanding Autism

I believe that the best path to understanding autism is a thinking style which tends to concentrate resources in a few interests and concerns.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Chuffed that our review on how auditory processing influences the Autistic profile has been so well received since being published in 2024. I started thinking about this review in 2021 😅 . doi.org/10.1002/aur....

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

My fellowship is titled - Through silence and symphony: Exploring sensory experiences, accumulative trauma, adaptive strategies, and sensory wellbeing and joy of Autistic people.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I'm delighted and excited to announce that I have been awarded the 2026 Macquarie Lighthouse Research Fellowship! Thank you to my sponsors @dianatan.bsky.social and David McAlpine. It is fantastic that I can continue my program of work here at MQ! www.mq.edu.au/research/our...

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Macquarie University Lighthouse Fellowships

The scheme provides an incubation period for early career researchers to increase their competitive edge in securing non-University sources of funding.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

You can complete the CATI or want to know more, please go to www.cati-autism.com

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

New paper alert! We psychometrically validated the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory. Please check it out. The main takeaways are below, but this has been such a wonderful project! Open access paper tinyurl.com/CATIAUTISM

Understanding Autistic Traits with the CATI

Our new study confirms the CATI is a reliable, inclusive tool to explore Autistic traits!

What is the CATI?
The Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) is a 42-item questionnaire designed with Autistic input. It explores six key trait areas — like sensory sensitivity, masking, and self-regulatory behaviours (all traits named or endorsed by an Autistic focus group)

What did we do?
We tested the CATI with over 2,600 adults. Half were Autistic (diagnosed and self-identifying) and half non-Autistic people to check ensure it is a valid and reliable measure of autistic traits for both autistic and non-autistic adults.

Autistic-led and community-shaped
This is an Autistic co-led paper, that was steered by the community which included a review of the original CATI trait names and question wording.

Read the paper open access  https://tinyurl.com/CATIAUTISM

You can complete the CATI or want to know more  www.cati-autism.com

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This is a paid opportunity. We will be meeting in AEST time zone (UCT +10) for Zooms and asynchronously for online discussions. More info in the link, otherwise, please reach out to me or the team. Please share if you think someone might be interested. Thank you! redcap.link/NLBadvisoryg...

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We invite people who are neurodivergent - diagnosed or self ID (Autistic, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, intellectual disability and other neurodivergencies) to join. It will involve connecting bimonthly through Zoom and online discussion boards. #participatoryresearch

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Introduction and consent

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I’m thrilled to be sharing this opportunity with you. Our team is recruiting a neurodivergent advisory group. Our work spans experiential (interviews), perception (listening tasks) and auditory neuroscience. redcap.link/NLBadvisoryg... #neurodversity #research #sensory #auditory #actuallyAutistic

Flyer titled "Neurodivergent Research Advisors Needed – Guide research on Neurodivergent auditory experiences".
Who are we?
The Neurodivergence and the Listening Brain (NLB) program – a research group exploring how Neurodivergent people experience sound. We want your input!
Main call to action:
"Help create the research that matters to you"
What will you do?
You will collaborate with community members and researchers to ensure the research is relevant and respectful. There are multiple ways to engage:
Discuss: Give your input on research directions and topics
Share: Participate flexibly, e.g., via Zoom or discussion boards
Review: Provide feedback on study materials for projects
Who is eligible? Adults (18+)
Neurodivergent (both self-identifying and diagnosed)
Comfortable with English (spoken or written)
You will be remunerated for your time!
How to get involved:
Register your interest at: https://redcap.link/NLBadvisorygroup
Register by 16 July 2025
Email: nlb_engagement@mq.edu.au

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Thanks to co-authors @dianatan.bsky.social , Liz Pellicano, David McAlpine and Paul Sowman. And of course, a HUGE thank you to the almost 300 people who participated in the study! Enjoy, and please share :) www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

New original research! I’m delighted to share my (open access) paper with you about auditory environments and how they influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life, due to sound sensitivity. Below are some of the key takeaways!

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Just happened - the NIH had an entire conference on Music as Medicine! It's great to see this shift at such a macro level!! nccih.nih.gov/news/events/... #musicasmedicine

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Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice

Learn about the accomplishments of the Sound Health Initiative over the past 6 years and future plans.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We hope this leads to a better understanding of how auditory processing might influence the Autistic profile and Autistic traits beyond auditory sensitivity. This has been a labor of love for me, and something I've been thinking on and working on for 4 years or so.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

First, we look at auditory processing beyond hypersensitivity, including the neurological aspects, and the interplay with known auditory conditions. Next we review the literature about what is known about the relationship between social and non-social Autistic traits and auditory processing.

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

So excited our review is now published open acccess - How auditory processing contributes to the Autistic profile! And on my birthday no less! This review looks at 2 main aspects around auditory processing for Autistic people, as reported in the literature. doi.org/10.1002/aur....

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How auditory processing influences the autistic profile: A review

Autistic people often have increased sensitivity to certain noises or trouble ignoring background noise, which can affect people's wellbeing and how they go about their daily lives. This review looks...

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Bec Poulsen @becpoulsen.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Preprint Alert! osf.io/a7kr5 Sparkly new review about how auditory processing influences the autistic profile. This's been a couple of years in the making! Thanks to my wonderful collaboarators Liz Pellicano, Zack Williams, Patrick Dwyer, Paul Sowman and David McAlpine osf.io/preprints/ps...

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