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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Are you a UK-based autistic adult (formally diagnosed or self-identified) who has (like me) been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label or similar? If so, I'd love to hear from you for my @uoppald.bsky.social research, supervised by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social. 📧 Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk

How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label?
University of Portsmouth

I'm Chloe, a master's student at the University of Portsmouth. I am autistic and I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label.

Eligibility:
- Autistic (formally diagnosed or self-identified)
- Age 18+
- UK-based
- You have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label by staff/clinicians/professionals in an education, health, and/or care context

Participation* involves one of either:
- An online interview (having your camera on or off is acceptable, as is using the chat function or participating via email)
- An in-person interview in London, UK (in a mutually agreed public place anywhere within London, UK (e.g. a café or a library)

All participants will be offered the interview questions in advance and this research has been given ethical approval.

If you are interested in taking part or want more information, please email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk

Supervisor: Dr Steven Kapp

*Please note, there is unfortunately no financial remuneration for participation due to this research being for a master's degree

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Are you a UK-based autistic adult who has - like me - been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label or similar? If so, I'm looking to hear more about your experiences for my @uoppald.bsky.social research. 📧 Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I used to work supporting autistic adults given the "challenging behaviour" label. Then, I was diagnosed as autistic & given the "challenging behaviour" label myself. Are you a UK-based autistic adult who has received this or a similar label? 📧 Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Are you a UK-based autistic adult who, like me, has been described as having "challenging behaviour", "behaviour that challenges", "problem behaviour", or "behaviours of concern"? 📧 If so, please email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk to participate in my research. Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Are you autistic? Have you been described as having "challenging behaviour", "behaviour that challenges", "problem behaviour", or "behaviours of concern"? If so, I would love to hear about your experiences for my MSc research. 📧 Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Are you a UK-based autistic adult who has been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label? I am. If you are too, do consider participating in my research. Please email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk to express interest or ask any questions. Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label? *RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS* I am autistic & I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social Email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk to express interest/for more information

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

During a mental health crisis I was detained, forced into anti-ligature clothing, & denied period products. I was violently restrained & my period blood would go all over staff who would shout at me for it. Very rich! Very deep!

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