This project aims at: evaluating, implementing and disseminating practice-based and evidence-based interventions for persons with autism and their directly involved in Flanders. This objective will be realized through the setting up of an 'academic workplace for autism' to promote cooperation between research centers, the field of practice, people with autism and their direct stakeholders and policy makers in carrying out practical research. We strive to let professionals act as co-researchers, thereby playing an active role during all phases of research.