Autism perspectives – Page 4 – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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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.

J M July 1, 2024

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Autism 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.

Alex Haschek June 19, 2024

Autism perspectives Autistic Adults Mental Health

I’m Dying to Speak to You

Hi 👋 I’m simply dying to speak to you! I have so much I want to tell you about being autistic because I’ve learned so much since I found out that I’m autistic.

Alex Haschek May 20, 2024

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Neurodiversity News Supports and practices for daily living

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.

Alex Haschek May 9, 2024

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Autism perspectives Student

Erin Salmon, honours student

Students can take the elective subject - Understanding and Support for Autism - We sat down to speak with Erin Salmon, who undertook the subject last year and has gone on to do her Honours thesis with OTARC.

J M April 1, 2024

Autistic Adults Health and wellbeing Mental Health

Could supporting self-determination help Autistic adults improve their quality of life?

Does self-determination explain why people with higher Autistic traits report lower quality of life than people with lower Autistic traits?

Alex Haschek March 5, 2024

Autism perspectives Masking Neurodiversity

What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?

Many Autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.

Alex Haschek August 1, 2023

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Autism perspectives Events Health and wellbeing

Suicide Prevention in Autism report and policy brief

Following a 2021 conference, a select group of lived experience experts and researchers met to draw together content from the conference into a final report and policy brief.

Alex Haschek May 10, 2022

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Autism and the senses Neurodiversity

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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Autism and the senses News Supports and practices for daily living

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