Employment – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Lived experience is often dismissed – but we should recognise it as a form of expertise

Republished from The Conversation. Research, professional training and technical knowledge continue to sit at the top of institutional hierarchies. Lived experience may be listened to, but it is rarely granted the same level of authority...

J M August 18, 2026

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Autism and gender Autistic Adults Employment

Bill Richdale Senior PhD Research Grant awarded to support neuroqueering workplace research

Myfan’s PhD project, Neuroqueering the Australian Workplace, will investigate how workplace cultures can better support Autistic and ADHD adults by centring lived experience, psychological safety and diverse ways of knowing.

J M June 30, 2026

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Educational and vocational engagement Employment

World of Work podcast: Rethinking recruitment

Listen to OTARC researchers Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor and PhD candidate Lyndel Kennedy discussing what the evidence tells us about barriers in recruitment for neurodivergent candidates, and what employers can do differently to attract and retain Autistic talent.

Alex Haschek June 16, 2026

Educational and vocational engagement Employment Impact stories

In-Person Training Boosts Autism Support in Darling Downs

Darling Downs Health (DDH) has taken an important step in strengthening early autism-screening supports for young children across the region by hosting in-person training for their staff in the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance (SACS) tool, developed by the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at La Trobe University.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment November 25, 2025

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Employment Supports and practices for daily living

Reclaiming your energy: Strategies for combating work-related fatigue

Practical tips for neurodiverse employees to combat work-related fatigue.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment January 23, 2025

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Employment Impact stories

Guiding change: Serbian autism guidelines highlight importance of employment support

Evidence-based research is guiding Serbia’s national autism screening guidelines, emphasising the need for specialised transition planning to improve employment outcomes for Autistic adults.

Alex Haschek March 21, 2023