Sensory Week 2024 roundup
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Posted inNews
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...
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.
Posted inIdentification 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.
Posted inPolicy 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.
Posted inNews
Vale Steve Silberman
Read about Steve Silberman's contributions to the Autistic community (This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license)
GYM-SPARC: Improving gym accessibility for young adults with disability
The GYM-SPARC project is breaking down barriers to gym participation for young adults with disability by equipping fitness professionals with practical, inclusive support strategies.
Busting the myth of the Criminal Autistic Psychopath
Dr Patrick Dwyer, OTARC Research Fellow, discusses the likelihood of Autistic people committing crimes.
Posted inAcademic Neurodiversity
Dr Patrick Dwyer, OTARC Research Fellow
Explore Dr Patrick Dwyer's groundbreaking work on the interplay of attention and sensory experiences in Autistic individuals, centered on the understudied monotropism theory. Learn about Patrick's commitment to advancing neurodiversity, his insights on the diversity within autism, and his personal interests in alternate histories.
Posted inImpact stories SACS
SACS inclusion in Australian policy and guidelines
The SACS tool, now embedded in major Australian health policies and guidelines, is transforming early autism identification and fostering faster access to vital support.