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Endowed Chair Professor Dawn Adams
Dawn previously worked at the Autism Centre of Excellence at Griffith University, where her work won several awards. Her research focuses on autistic mental health and wellbeing.
The importance of evidence in shaping national mental health policy
The National Roadmap marks a turning point in recognising and addressing the health inequities Autistic Australians face. OTARC is proud to have contributed evidence, expertise, and lived experience to shape its autism-affirming approach.
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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.
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Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authored by Aimee Grant, Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University. Read the original article here.
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Making regional Victorian autism assessments accessible
Read the full report on how the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre are bringing autism assessments to regional Victoria
Professor Alison Lane attends Jizai Consortium in Sendai, Japan
Professor Alison Lane, Director of the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), recently travelled to Japan to participate in the Jizai Consortium, an exciting multi-institutional event hosted by Tohoku University in Sendai.
PhD candidate Clare Kermond
Clare came to autism research from a background as a journalist, reporting and editing articles that addressed discrimination and the challenges of students with disability in school settings. She also has a number of close personal connections with Autism.
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International women’s day 2025
Happy International Women's Day to ALL women! This year we highlighted stories of early-career researchers driving innovation in autism research, research on autism and gender differences and policy advocacy on…
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The Victorian Early Assessment Clinic (VEAC)
The Victorian Early Assessment Clinic is transforming autism diagnosis by providing timely, affordable, neurodiversity-affirming assessments for young children.
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The importance of evidence in shaping the National Autism Strategy
Evidence from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre helped shape Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, driving inclusive, research-based policy reform.