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.
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‘Being part of the final product’ – a student’s perspective on research
Josh is an Autistic undergraduate placement student and has offered valuable insights and perspectives to our research team resulting in a co-authored paper.
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Autism in Girls and Women
Autism in girls and women often presents differently than in males, with many girls masking their symptoms, leading to underdiagnosis and a need for more nuanced assessment approaches to uncover their unique experiences and support needs.
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Early Signs of Autism
Interview with Dr Josephine Barbaro on ABC Radio National’s Life Matters program.
Positive Outcomes for Autistic Employees at DHHS
The Rise@DHHS project improved employment opportunities for Autistic individuals through tailored support, professional development, and an inclusive workplace culture. Read the final report.
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Parental stress and Autism
OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and Autism
Changing the Global Mindset on Autism and Employment
Specialisterne Denmark’s founder Thorkil Sonne gives a personal account of his journey
The nature of sleep difficulties in Autistic adults
Emma Baker, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, OTARC Alumni, on the types and causes of sleep problems in Autistic adults
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New Autism research demonstrates positive impact of early suports
A new research study at the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC) based at La Trobe University’s Children’s Centre, in collaboration with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Imitation Difficulties Among Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Social Motivation or Motor-Execution Problem?
OTARC honours student, Lacey Chetcuti, describes her research where she asked preschool Autistic children and 20 children without developmental difficulties to imitate a simple and a more complex action demonstrated on an Apple® iPad® by either a socially engaging and a neutral model.