Wanted! Research focus group participants for new study What is it about? There is very little research about autistic social workers and even less about how autistic trainee social workers are assessed in placement. This research is part of a doctoral study that will explore practice- based assessment and the experiences of autistic trainee social workers and practice educators. Who are we looking for? Seeking participants to take part in one of the following focus groups: • Qualified practice educators • Newly qualified social workers who are autistic What do I have to do? Focus groups will explore experiences of assessment during placement. You do not need to be autistic to take part in the practice educator group. Groups would be no more than 5 people and a session would last about 1 hour. I am hoping to hold the first session in May, with a potential second one in June. Curious? For more information please see the attached information sheet. Interested? If you are interested and would like more information, or have any questions please contact Jenni Guthrie, Doctoral Student. jg22827@essex.ac.uk

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