Lynsey Stewart, from University of Strathclyde, is recruiting participants for a research study. Lynsey’s research project addresses the problem of dementia among autistic individuals. See below for more information on how to get involved.

Project title: Improving detection and assessment of dementia in the autistic population

This is a PhD project which is now seeking input from clinicians involved in the diagnosis of dementia. The survey aims to understand current knowledge and experience of diagnosing dementia in the autistic community. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and we are seeking responses from both those who do and those who do not have current experience of this particular community.

If anyone has any questions, they can Lynsey at lynsey.stewart@strath.ac.uk

If you are a researcher that would like to share your work with SDRC members, please get in touch with us.

Read more SDRC Latest

The launch of the SDRC Annual Report 2021/22

The SDRC Annual Report 2022, launched at the SDRC Annual Conference on Monday 9th May. It outlines what research has been ongoing in dementia and brain health research in Scotland in the past 12 months. It includes the updates from each of the SDRC Research Themes, as...

New SDRC Executive Committee Member: Dr Tom Russ

Following our recent SDRC Executive Committee election, we have seven new researchers join us. The full list of members is available here. We are delighted to announce Dr Tom Russ as one of the newest members. Find out more about Tom below. I trained in medicine and...

Scottish Neurological Research Fund 2024/5: Award Announcement

We have produced a report based on the findings of how COVID-19 has impacted our members’ research- with particular focus on ECRs

Research Mapping Results 2023

Every year, the SDRC conducts a mapping exercise of the Scottish dementia and brain health research landscape. We publish results of this which covers who is doing research in Scotland, their grant awards, published papers and international collaborators. Highlights...

The launch Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy

Today (8 July 2021) sees the launch of the first Scottish Brain Health & Dementia Research Strategy. Prepared by Alzheimer Scotland, The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium and Brain Health Scotland, and endorsed by a broad range of national organisations, the...

RCPsych Awards 2021: Nominations for Dr Tom Russ and Dr Lucy Stirland

At the SDRC, we are always excited when we can share success of dementia and brain health researchers working in Scotland. We'd like to offer our congratulations to Dr Lucy Stirland and SDRC Executive Committee Member Dr Tom Russ for their recent nominations for a...

Research Strategy Oversight Board Chair: Henry McLeish

The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium, Brain Health Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland are delighted to announce the appointment of Henry McLeish as the Chair of the Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Oversight Board. In July 2021, the SDRC,...

Research Recruitment Support for Primary Care Researchers

The NRS Primary Care Network is the national primary care research network operating in Scotland. The network was established in 2002 as a framework to co-ordinate national research activity in primary care. The overall aim of the network is to increase the amount of...

Life Sciences Event with the SDRC, SULSA, Brain Health Scotland & Alzheimer Scotland

On the 26-27 May 2022, the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA), the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium, Brain Health Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland hosted world leaders in Life Sciences at a summit at the University of St Andrews. This two-day...

Call for new members: Scottish Cognitive Ageing Network

The Scottish Cognitive Ageing Network (SCAN) was established in 2022, aimed at formalising and building on cross-institutional links in cognitive ageing research across Scotland. The inaugural meeting took place at the University of Strathclyde in May, with a second...

Take part in research: dementia diagnosis in the autistic community