Informing the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim Current Care Guidelines
Research is shaping more informed, individualised, and inclusive care for children with developmental disabilites.
Posted inAutism perspectives Student
Erin Salmon, honours student
Students can take the elective subject - Understanding and Support for Autism - We sat down to speak with Erin Salmon, who undertook the subject last year and has gone on to do her Honours thesis with OTARC.
Posted inImpact stories SACS
Early autism identification in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Aotearoa’s largest rollout of the world-leading SACS tool is transforming early autism identification by training hundreds of professionals to deliver culturally responsive, life-changing support.
Visual story: International women’s day 2024
All our social media posts from International Women's Day 2024
Could supporting self-determination help Autistic adults improve their quality of life?
Does self-determination explain why people with higher Autistic traits report lower quality of life than people with lower Autistic traits?
Posted inOTARC Seminar Series Study summary
Understanding factors influencing inclusion and participation in community gym settings for adults with cerebral palsy
Georgia McKenzie will discuss the findings of her PhD research, which explored inclusion and participation in community gym settings for adults with cerebral palsy. Georgia will present the findings from a series of studies that have identified and examined key relationships between young adults with cerebral palsy and the environments around them that are influencing their participation in community gyms. Georgia will conclude the seminar with a discussion on the implications of the findings, and recommendations for change across the rehabilitation and recreation sectors.
Posted inDirector's Report
OTARC Director’s report February 2024
A fresh year has begun and the second year of our re-imagined OTARC! I hope you were all able to have at least a little down time over the holiday period.
Posted inAutism and sleep Impact stories
Improving insomnia symptoms for Autistic adults with co-developed supports
Co-developed with Autistic adults, the SLEAPI program shows promising results in improving sleep and reducing anxiety through a supportive, tailored therapeutic approach.
Posted inNews
Vale Dr Sylvia Walton AO (1941 – 2024)
The La Trobe University community has lost one of its most steadfast contributors – former La Trobe University Chancellor and long-serving Council member – Dr Sylvia Walton AO, who died on Saturday 27 January 2024.
Sylvia’s time at La Trobe University spanned many years: she completed her Bachelor of Education in the 1970s, joined the Council in 1993, was elected Deputy Chancellor in 1997, and succeeded Professor Nancy Millis as Chancellor in 2006. She was also Chair of the Equity, Access and Personal Welfare Committee for a long period.
Down Syndrome Victoria FitSkills: Exercising made easier with social support
DSV FitSkills is an inclusive, community-based gym program that empowers young people with Down syndrome through fitness, friendship, and tailored support.