Autism and the senses – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Which sensory elements of school environments influence Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing?

Words by Professor Dawn Adams // 3 min read time. Are sensory aspects of school environments linked to Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing? Our new systematic review says yes! We…

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 17, 2025

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Sensory Series: Sensory Joy and Overload at Christmas

Christmas in Australia arrives with the buzz of cicadas, the smell of sunscreen mixing with barbecue smoke, the harsh brightness of summer sun bouncing off tinsel, and the peculiar disconnect of winter imagery in forty-degree heat.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 10, 2025

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Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm

Monotropism, an autistic-led theory of attention, may explain both the intense joys and challenges of autism by showing how narrow focus shapes experience.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment September 19, 2025

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Sensory Week 2024 roundup

https://otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/making-waves-in-autism-awareness-a-review-of-the-stimming-pool/

Alex Haschek December 10, 2024

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Making waves in autism awareness: A review of The Stimming Pool

The Stimming Pool is a revolutionary film merging documentary and fiction, co-directed by UK-based Autistic artists. This article is a review of the film from a sensory-friendly screening session at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2024.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment November 15, 2024

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Event planning for inclusion of neurodiverse students

These factsheets are suitable for university and other higher education staff planning events with an inclusive focus. Each of the factsheets contains tips and guidance for ensuring that higher education activities accommodate neurodiverse students.

Alex Haschek November 25, 2020

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Calling all sensory detectives and creators…

We know that most Autistic people, and some non-autistic, have sensory issues. For those on the Autism spectrum, noises that go unnoticed by many can sound like a booming drum.

mdenham April 3, 2020

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Using an eye tracker in Autism Research

How do Autistic individuals perceive and engage with the social world? This blog post explores groundbreaking research using eye-tracking technology and a conversation with a 12-year-old Autistic boy named Ludwig. Discover how autism influences social understanding and why simple interactions, like a guessing game, reveal deeper insights into the unique ways Autistic individuals process social information.

mdenham August 4, 2015