ACoRNS began in November 2016 with initial funding from the University of Southampton’s Public Engagement with Research Unit and is co-directed by Professor Sarah Parsons, from the University’s Education School, and Professor Hanna Kovshoff from the School of Psychology. We work in partnership with a Steering Group of experienced education professionals with expertise in supporting autistic children and young people.

ACoRNS research brings together academics, educators, experts by experience, speech and language practitioners, educational psychologists, researchers, and students.