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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.
Wellbeing in mothers after their child’s recent autism diagnosis
Honours student, Jackie Maya, asked mothers to complete questionnaires evaluating their levels of stress, anxiety and depression and the coping strategy types they use.
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Investigating behavioural, gastrointestinal, sleep and diet
By OTARC Master of Clinical Psychology candidate, Stephanie Mertins and Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale
Parents of children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) often report more child behavioural, gastrointestinal and sleep difficulties than do parents of non-autistic children.
How does having an Autistic sibling affect toddlers?
Discover why ensuring families have access to early, family-focused supports is so important, as toddler siblings of Autistic children may be more vulnerable to emotional and behavioural challenges in the early years.