Becoming a Safe Space for Autistic Children and Young People, with Bethan Davies and Dr Cat Hughes

Dr Cat Hughes is a Research Officer at Middletown Centre for Autism. She previously worked as Research Communications Manager with UK autism research charity, Autistica where she supported researchers and community members to communicate about research and lived experience. She has also worked extensively in mental health research and was Research Manager with Pieta House. Alongside Bethan Davies, she has developed and delivered training on autism and crisis intervention to the Samaritans UK and NHS organisations. Cat received an autism diagnosis herself while in university and she is passionate about practical research that improves the lives of autistic people and their families.