Prof Laura Crane is Professor of Autism Studies and Director of the Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) at University of Birmingham. Prior to this, she was Professor of Autism Research and Education at the University College London Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE). Laura’s research interests are wide-ranging, but focus on identifying evidence-based ways to support autistic people in the fields of education, healthcare and criminal justice. Central to all of Laura’s work is a commitment to participatory autism research; ensuring research is conducted with, as opposed to on, about or for, autistic people.
