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The Autism Research Centre (ARC) is ΢��ҕ�l New Zealand’s first centre dedicated to autism research, hosted by the ΢��ҕ�l, with networks throughout New Zealand and beyond. 

Our Vision

Within the Autism Research Centre, our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of Autistic people in ΢��ҕ�l New Zealand, and those who make up their support network, through collaborative, community-engaged, world-leading research.

Our Values

Our research is underpinned by a core set of values:

• Community participation and inclusion
• Alignment with the neurodiversity framework and understanding of autism
• Respect for difference within and between communities
• Reciprocity
• Lifelong learning

These values form a critical foundation for our current and future research. 

Key Partners