News – Page 6 – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

International Women's Day 2020 celebration with diverse women holding signs advocating for gender equality and empowerment 2025

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…

Alex Haschek March 17, 2025

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Impact stories VEAC

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.

Alex Haschek March 1, 2025

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Impact stories News Policy advocacy

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.

Alex Haschek February 21, 2025

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Health and wellbeing Impact stories

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