Research studies

Our research partners include both Prior’s Court staff and external parties, including Masters and PhD students, who wish to conduct formal research exploring a diversity of autism research topics.

Recent research projects have included a feasibility study for a ‘Talking Wall’ which was published in the Journal of Autism and Development Disorders. The findings of this project recommended there was merit to further investigation. As a result, Talking Walls have been implemented in locations across Prior’s Court to gather further data.

Completed research studies

Could light colour and source change mood in children with autism? (2019)

Could light colour and source change mood in children with autism? - Easy read research summary report

A multi-modal ‘Talking Wall’ to facilitate pupil voice at Prior’s Court (2019)

A multi-modal 'Talking Wall' to facilitate pupil voice at Prior's Court - Easy read research summary report

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Research programme

The Prior's Court Research Programme was set up to formalise research projects that inform best practice and improve outcomes for autisitc young people at Prior’s Court and beyond.
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Information about the role of Research Board at Prior's Court and its members.

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All young people at Prior's Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more

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