Co-creating a Canadian autism mental health literacy resource: a qualitative analysis of advisory perspectives
These findings highlight the critical importance of intentional, inclusive and trauma-informed co-production practices in applied health research. They offer practical guidance for researchers, service providers and policymakers seeking to authentically engage autistic adults and families in the development of health-related resources. Supporting equitable partnerships with autistic adults and caregivers is essential to advancing responsive and person-centred health policy and practice.
Authors
- Jonathan A. Weiss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5849-7334)
- Jonathan Leef
- Paula Tablon Modica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5491-759X)
- Aaron Bouma
- Yona Lunsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1866-9728)
- Caitlyn Gallant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4305-1425)
- Flora Roudbarani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6904-017X)
- Lucy Goldsmith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6934-1925)
- Courtney Weaver
Institutions
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
- York University (CA)
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (CA)
- Enerworks (Canada) (CA)
- Woodstock Union High School & Middle School (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Research Policy and Systems
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-025-01403-y
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- York University
- Public Health Agency