News – Page 5 – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Hope as a motivation for climate action

Hope, especially in the face of long odds, has been shown to drive meaningful support for climate action, shaping new policies that prioritise mental health and resilience.

Alex Haschek January 31, 2025

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News

OTARC research output list: Conference items, keynotes, invited talks, workshops,media and interviews

We present at conferences, provide workshops and interviews to communicate our research. The following are a list of research outputs since 2023.

Alex Haschek January 6, 2025

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Events Latest research findings Learning with OTARC

2024 Research Showcase videos

The showcase features a series of thought-provoking presentations delivered by experts from the centre. Speakers included Dr Jac den Houting, Dr Melissa Gilbert, Dr Patrick Dwyer, Dr Nancy Sadka, and PhD candidates Clare Kermond, Lyndel Kennedy, and Kate Gore.

Alex Haschek December 19, 2024

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Identification and diagnosis News

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

Alex Haschek December 11, 2024

Director's Report

Director’s Report 2024 – Professor Alison Lane

For OTARC, 2024 has been another milestone year. At year’s end, we will have grown to 38 staff (18 researchers, 5 clinicians, and 15 research support staff), 21 students, and a number of casual staff.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 11, 2024

Autism and the senses Autism perspectives Events

Sensory Week 2024 roundup

https://otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/making-waves-in-autism-awareness-a-review-of-the-stimming-pool/

Alex Haschek December 10, 2024

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News

The OTARC penguin name is…

Our late benefactor Mrs Olga Tennison AO, had a soft spot for penguins! We've used penguins as a kind of unofficial mascot for the Centre for a number of years, and we've even been known to gift them on occasion. This year we decided to hold a vote amongst our staff and name our penguin...

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 1, 2024

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Impact stories Supports and practices for daily living

Supporting neurodivergent young people in the United Kingdom

Findings from the landmark Lancet Commission on Autism are shaping UK policy, providing evidence for more integrated and equitable support for neurodivergent children and young people.

Alex Haschek October 24, 2024

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Identification and diagnosis News

PODCAST: Seeing into the future of autism detection

OTARC's Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and Duke University's Professor Geraldine Dawson speak to Andrew Saintsing, PhD, Intern, and Stephanie DeMarco, PhD, Managing Editor of the Drug Discovery News Dialogues podcast about early identification of autism.

Alex Haschek September 20, 2024

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Policy advocacy Study summary

Critical paper and policy brief: Suicide and Autistic people

We recently published a critical paper on suicide mortality rates in Autistic people and a corresponding policy brief to inform public health policy in the future.

Alex Haschek September 10, 2024