Neuroaffirming care values the strengths and differences of autistic people, those with ADHD or other profiles. Here’s how
Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro explores how neuroaffirming care values strengths and difference.
Informing clinical diagnostic guidelines in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Our research on developmental disabilities in migrant and Indigenous children has directly shaped New Zealand’s national FASD diagnostic guidelines.
Informing the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim Current Care Guidelines
Research is shaping more informed, individualised, and inclusive care for children with developmental disabilites.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.