What is autistic burnout? And what can you do about it?
Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.
Posted inAcademic Autism perspectives Autistic Adults
OTARC at APAC 2025: Connections, Insights and Regional Collaboration
A small group from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) attended the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) 2025 in Perth/Boorloo. Several of our researchers and affiliates presented across the…
Autistic people aren’t looking for treatments or cures. They want a world that accepts and values them for who they are.
By Professor Dawn Adams - 2 min read. The Trump administration’s claim to have found both the cause and a treatment for autism, blaming the use of painkillers in pregnancy…
Authenticity in the classroom: The impact of supporting Autistic leadership
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Posted inAcademic Neurodiversity
Spotlighting the work of Dr Dianne Blackwell
Meet Dr Dianne Blackwell, a researcher with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) whose work bridges clinical expertise and lived experience.
Posted inImpact stories Neurodiversity News
Beyond the interview: Building neuroinclusive recruitment that works
We are transforming our recruitment practices by breaking down barriers that exclude Autistic and other neurodivergent talent. Our neuroinclusive approach creates a fairer, more supportive workplace.
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.
Posted inAcademic Neurodiversity
Dr Patrick Dwyer, OTARC Research Fellow
Explore Dr Patrick Dwyer's groundbreaking work on the interplay of attention and sensory experiences in Autistic individuals, centered on the understudied monotropism theory. Learn about Patrick's commitment to advancing neurodiversity, his insights on the diversity within autism, and his personal interests in alternate histories.
Posted inAutism perspectives Neurodiversity
ABC’s new comedy Austin grapples with autism stereotypes -with mixed success
Beth Radulski explores the depiction of autism in the ABC’s new comedy Austin. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
Neuroaffirming care values the strengths and differences of autistic people, those with ADHD or other profiles. Here’s how
Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro explores how neuroaffirming care values strengths and difference.