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

We publish our research findings in high quality peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, provide workshops and interviews to communicate our research. The following are a list of research outputs since 2023.

• Conference presentations and posters
• Keynotes, invited talks and workshop
• Media and interviews

You can view a full list of our peer-reviewed papers here.

*this page is updated yearly.

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Conference presentations and posters

2025

February

1. Spoor, J. R. Neurodiversity and career planning. Plenary session, La Trobe’s Annual Career Practitioners Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

May -International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, USA

• Ball, R., Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris E. Predictors of satisfaction with mental healthcare for Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Schwartzman, J. M., Stokes, M. A., Cassidy, S., & Hedley, D. Suicide safety planning for Autistic adults. Poster.
• Ridgway, K., Walsh-Adams, J., Macmillan, C., Demmer, D.H., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., … & Stokes, M.A. Exploring the homeostatic theory of subjective wellbeing in Autistic adults. Poster.
• Ridgway, K., Walsh-Adams, J., Macmillan, C., Demmer, D.H., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., … & Stokes, M.A. Relationship closeness and loneliness: Predictors of subjective wellbeing in Autistic adults. Poster.
• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Schwartzman, J. M., Stokes, M. A., Cassidy, S. & Hedley, D. Autistic adults experiences of safety planning. Poster.
• Cooke, K., Ridgway, K., Pecora, L., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., … & Stokes, M. Gender differences in the prevalence of Autistic experiences of interpersonal violence: A mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis. Poster.
• Quitoriano, C. D. & Brown, C. M. Emergency medical responders and neurodiversity informed care. A systematic review. Poster.
• Cooke, K., Ridgway, K., Pecora, L., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., … & Stokes, M. Outcomes of experiencing interpersonal violence in autism: A mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis. Poster.
• Bury, S. M., Flower, R. L., Dwyer, P., Richardson, E., Phillips, D., & Spoor, J. R. Understanding the neurodivergent superordinate identity: Identity endorsement and language preference. Poster.
• Dwyer, P., Williams, Z. J., Markfeld, J., & Woynaroski, T. Autism terminology preferences in a large United States sample. Poster.
• Mair, A. P. A., Gudknecht, J., Gurba, A. N., Kapp, S. K., Rivera, S. M., Dwyer, P., & Gillespie-Lynch, K. What does it mean to be involved with and to support the neurodiversity movement? Many things to many people. Poster.
• Gudknecht, J., Mair, A. P. A., Gillespie-Lynch, K., Gurba, A. N., Rivera, S. M., … & Dwyer, P. Unpacking engagement in the neurodiversity movement: A latent class analysis of involvement, strengths-based perceptions, and self-advocacy. Poster.
• Kilgallon, E., O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Grevalle, D., Arista, A. R., …  Dwyer, P., … & Gillespie-Lynch, K. Evaluating a neurodiversity-affirming framework for STEM workshops: Impact of participatory approaches on staff practices and Autistic engagement. Poster.
• Natri, H. M., Dwyer, P., Life, B. E., Harker, S., & Phan, J. M. Genetics in context: How Autistic scientists can shape the future of genetic autism research. Poster.
• Pabia. M. R., Brown, H. M., Hack, C., Coombs, E., Bendevis, … Dwyer, P., … & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. “I want to be a voice for not only myself, but also the Autistic community”: Experiences of Autistic community partners in post-secondary education autism research in Canada. Poster.
• Ripley, L. T., Wang, A., Bendevis, C., Coombs, E., Devlin, C., Dwyer, P., … & Brown, H. M. Autistic student-driven priorities for belonging in post-secondary education. Poster.
• Santilli, H., Brown, H. M., Bendevis, C., Coombs, E., Del Colle, R., … Dwyer, P., … & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. University belonging on Canadian post-secondary campuses: The autism centred – university belonging model. Poster.
• Schuck, R. K., Chetcuti, L., Milosavljevic, K., Bury, S. M., & Uljarević, M. Autism community perspectives on identity-first and person-first Language: A systematic review of the literature. Poster.

May

• Spoor, J. R., Purkis, Y., Sahin, E., Gold, K., McCash, R., Maritz, A., & Ahmadi, H. Autistic entrepreneurship in the Australian context. 7^th Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

June

• Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., Leonard, C., Lane, A.E. & Wales, K. Promoting self-regulation theory in practice using a stakeholder-informed conceptual framework. Oral presentation, Occupational Therapy Australia 31^st National Conference and Exhibition, Australia.
• Hedley, D., Schwartzman, J., McMorris, C., Brown, C. M., Williams, Z., & Stokes, M. Characterising suicidal thoughts and behaviour in Autistic youth and adults using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale: A multinational study. Oral Presentation, International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 33^rd World Congress, Vienna, Austria.
• Hedley, D., Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Batterham, P., Deady, M., … & Stokes, M. Co-design and development of a novel autism suicide prevention resource hub: Training, assessment, intervention, policy and practice. Symposium: Suicide risk in neurodivergent populations: Understanding, preventing and supporting.  International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 33^rd World Congress, Vienna, Austria.
• Hedley, D., Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Schwartzman, J. M., Stokes, M. A., & Cassidy, S. Autistic adults’ experiences with safety planning for suicide prevention. Oral Presentation, International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 33^rd World Congress, Vienna, Austria.
• Shields, N., Hawke, L., McKenzie, G., & Taylor. N. F. ‘You’ll fit in’: the experiences of autistic adolescents and young adults of a community gym-based exercise programme. Oral presentation, European Academy of Childhood-onset disability, Heidelberg Germany.
• Shields, N., Southby, A., Loughnan, G., Blair, S., Bennell, K., & Taylor, N. F. Experiences of people with Prader-Willi syndrome exercising at community gyms: a qualitative study. Oral presentation, European Academy of Childhood-onset disability, Heidelberg Germany.
• Maanum, G., Nyquist, T. E., Gjessing, B., Willis, C., & Shields, N., &Ecaterina Gincota. Situated peer learning of adapted physical activity for people with disability. Mini-symposium, European Academy of Childhood-onset disability, Heidelberg Germany.
• Callander, E., Gilbert, M., Calder, R., Thompson, J., Yu, J., … & Ferreira, M. Delivering best practice community care for low back pain through an effective national Help Line. 19^th International Forum for Back and Neck Pain Research in Primary Care. Davos, Switzerland.

July

• Kennedy, L. J., Richdale, A. L., & Lawson, L. P. Skills or traits – what matters more for neurodivergent students in higher education? Oral presentation at the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association 8th Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia.
• Adams, D. & Simpson, K.  What do parents identify as markers of quality of life in their Autistic children? Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
• Sadka, N., Richdale, A., Barbaro, J., Xi, L., Haschek, A., & Date, P. Investigating ADHD traits in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers using network analysis. Australasian ADHD Professionals Association 8th Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia.
• Abeysekera, S. P., Hayward, S. M., & Spoor, J. R. Career development of Autistic employees: A scoping review. In T. Alaaldin, C. Phillips, & E. E. Stillwell (Chairs). Symposium presented to the Academy of Management (AOM) annual conference, Copenhagen.
• Kulichyova, A., Arora, P., Branicki, L. J. Spoor, J. R., Smith, M., … & Georgiadou, A. Neurodiversity meets flexible work: How do they interact? Invited panellist. Symposium, Academy of Management (AOM) annual conference, Copenhagen.
• Spoor, J. R., Hayward, S. M., Brown, C. M., Bury, S. M., Hedley, D., … & Nicholas, D. Autistic burnout: Relationships with autism disclosure and workplace social support. In T. Alaaldin, C. Phillips, & E. E. Stillwell (Chairs).Cultivating well-being for neurodivergent employees: The power of connection. Symposium, Academy of Management (AOM) annual conference, Copenhagen.

August

• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Batterham, P., Deady, M., Moseley, R., … & Hedley, D. Co-development of an autism suicide prevention resource hub for Australian mental health practitioners. Oral presentation, Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference (NWC25), Gold Coast, Australia.
• Quitoriano, C. D. & Brown, C. M. (Paramedic practice and neurodivergent-affirming care: A systematic review. Oral presentation, Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference (NWC25), Gold Coast, Australia.

September

• Bury, S. M., Flower, R., O’Brien, C., Hedley, D., Uljarević, M., & Jellett, R. Preliminary development and psychometrics of the Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Index. Poster, 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
• Bury, S. M., Flower, R., Richardson, E., Phillips, D., Dwyer, P., & Spoor, J. R. Understanding the Neurodivergent superordinate identity: Identity endorsement and language preference. Poster, 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
• Hayward, S. M., Hennekam, S., & Bury, S. M. Positive manager-employee relationships fuel career success. Poster, 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 11-13 September.
• Shields, N., Hawke, L., McKenzie, G., & Taylor. N. F. Facilitating Autistic adolescents and young adults to exercise at a community gym. Poster, 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
• Adams, D., Ambrose, K., Bowen, R., Heyworth, M., Heussler, H., … den Houting, J., … & Bryan, M. Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary outcomes for Bloom; a co-produced parent program to improve quality of life and wellbeing in young Autistic children. 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
• Adams, D., Malone, S., Dargue, N., Rodgers, J., Simpson, K., … & Rapee, R. School anxiety, school attendance, and school can’t (school refusal) following an autism-specific parent-mediated intervention for anxiety in preschoolers. Poster, 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
• Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S.J., & Lane, A.E. Understanding emotion regulation in Autism: A multi-stakeholder investigation revealing shared perspectives on support needs. 14^th Autism Europe Congress, Dublin, Ireland.

November

• Dwyer, P., Broadbent, L., Curtis, S., Hariz, C., Plozza, K., … & Unwin, K. Ecological sensory experiences of Autistic university students: A pilot investigation. Poster, Inclusive Design for Learning Spaces Symposium. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
• Sadka, N., Richdale, A., Barbaro, J, Xi, L., Haschek, A, & Date, P. Investigating relationships between ADHD traits in Autistic toddlers and pre-schoolers using network analysis. Oral presentation, Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Perth, Australia.
• Sadka, N., Barbaro, J., & Abdullahi, I. Taageero Hore – Early supports for Autistic children and their families from refugee and immigrant backgrounds: Scoping current practice and challenges for families. Oral presentation, Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Perth, Australia.
• Abdullahi, I., Barbaro, J., & Sadka, N. Taageero Hore – Early supports for Autistic children and their families from refugee and immigrant backgrounds: Scoping current perspectives and challenges in communities. Poster, Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Perth, Australia.
• Abdullahi, I. Taageero Hore – Early supports for Autistic children and their families from refugee and immigrant backgrounds: Scoping current practice and challenges for professionals. Poster, Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Perth, Australia.
• Armstrong, S., Lane, A., Micallef, P., Sanders, D., Scobie, D., … & Spoor, J. R. Fostering a neurodiversity-affirming climate at OTARC: Insights from a consulting services initiative. Poster, Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Perth, Australia.
• Adams, D., Ambrose, K., Bowen, R., Heyworth, M., Heussler, H., … den Houting, J., … & Bryan, M. Preliminary outcomes, including acceptability and feasibility, of Bloom; a co-produced parent program to improve quality of life and well-being in young Autistic children. APAC, Perth Australia.
• Adams, D., Ambrose, K., Bowen, R., Heyworth, M., Heussler, H., … den Houting, J., … & Bryan, M. Enhancing wellbeing in Autistic children and their caregivers through Bloom; a co-produced and co-delivered parent program. Society for Mental Health Research Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
• Bury, S. M., Flower, R., O’Brien, C., Hedley, D., Uljarević, M., & Jellett, R. Preliminary development and psychometrics of the Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Index. Symposium: Co-designing neuro-affirming mental health care: From lived experience to clinical practice. 45^th Conference Society for Mental Health Research, Adelaide, Australia.
• Brown, C. M. (Chair), Bury, S. M., McKeown, G. & Hedley, D. Co-designing neuro-affirming mental health care: from lived experience to clinical practice. Symposium, 45^th Conference Society for Mental Health Research, Adelaide, Australia.
• Bury, S. M., Flower, R., Richardson, E., Phillips, D., Dwyer, P., & Spoor, J. Understanding the Neurodivergent superordinate identity: Identity endorsement and language preference. Symposium: Co-designing neuro-affirming mental health care: From lived experience to clinical practice. 45^th Conference Society for Mental Health Research, Adelaide, Australia.
• Maddox, M., Sadka, N., & Gilbert, M. Exploring breastfeeding experiences of Autistic mothers. Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC), Perth, Australia.
• Wilson, J. Keynote. This is what it looks like when a chaos gremlin ex-veterinarian autism researcher talks about inclusion. Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium, hosted by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne.
• Barbaro, J., Hawke, M., Sadka, N., T., St John, B. User motivations and experiences when using ASDetect: a mobile application for the early identification of autism in infants and toddlers. Oral presentation, APAC, Perth, Australia.
• Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., & Eapen, V. A qualitative analysis of caregiver experiences of an early developmental surveillance program for autism in Australian general practice. Poster presentation, APAC, Perth, Australia, 2025
• Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., Eapen, V. (2025). General practitioners’ perspectives regarding early developmental surveillance for autism within the Australian primary healthcare setting: a qualitative study. Poster presentation, APAC, Perth, Australia.
• Roche, G., Gilbert, M., & Dwyer, P. (2025). Narrating Autistic pain: Bridging experiential and communicative gaps. Presentation at Narratives of Care Symposium. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

December

• Den Houting, J. Keynote. Career trajectories and Autistic led autism research. presented at ASfAR online showcase event.
• Spoor, J. R., Purkis, Y., Sahin, E., Gold, K., McCash, R., … & Ahmadi, H.Autistic entrepreneurship in the Australian context. Working paper to be presented at the annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM). Geelong, Australia.

2024

March

• Moseley, R., Hedley, D., Gamble-Turner, J.M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J., Stokes, M. A., Slavich, G. Sex differences in interpersonal life stressor contributions to Autistic suicidality. Poster presentation at the American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Brighton, UK, March 20-23.
• Simon, L., Follmer, E., Den Nieuwenboer, N., Giannantonio, C., Hurley-Hanson, A., Reilly, J., Spoor, J., Stassun, K., & Yang, L-Q. Neurodivergent faculty and allies: Building neuroinclusive universities together. Workshop presentation at Western Academy of Management (WAM) Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California, March 13-16.

April

• Hedley, D. & Brown, C.Evidence-based assessment of suicidal thoughts and behaviour in Autistic adults. National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
• Hedley, D. You can’t ask that: Navigating clinician-researcher pathways. Invited panellist: National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
• Janse van Rensburg, M., Hack, C., Young, A., Bendevis, C., Coombs, E., … Dwyer, P., … & Brown, H. M. Disclosure in higher education and mental health: Bringing research to practice for Autistic and neurodivergent student flourishing. Session at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference 2024: Neurodiversity & Mental Health: Navigating Wellness.

May

• Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S.J., Lane, A.E.Emotion regulation supports: What do Autistic people want? Professionals & Researchers in early childhood interventions (PRECI) conference, Gold Coast
• Andrews, A., Krishnareddigari, M., Dwyer, P., & Rivera, S. M. Shyness and threat bias in Autistic and non-Autistic children. Poster presented at the UC Davis Psychology Spring Conference, Davis, CA, USA.
• Hayward, S. M, Brown, C., & Spoor, J. R.How to engage employers in autism employment research. Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference, Maryland, USA, May 30-31.
• International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024 Annual Meeting, 15-18 May, Melbourne, Australia.
• Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Pre-conference Workshop –The Unexplored Connection: Insomnia and Suicidality in Autism. Keynote
• Cassidy, S. (Chair) & Hedley, D. (Co-chair). Pre-conference workshop – Mental Wellbeing, Self-harm and Suicidality in Autism.
• Abdullahi, I.Pre-Conference Workshop – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Researchers – a top-tier approach to conducting research within Culturally and linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia. Cultural Diversity Committee
• Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C., & Hedley, D.This too shall pass: Autistic adults lived experiences of chronic suicidal ideation. Oral presentation.
• Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C., & Hedley, D. Lessons from lived experience: A new framework to promote effective access and use of supports for Autistic adults. Oral presentation.
• Schwartzman, J. M., Rubin, A., Fox, K., Hedley, D., & Bettis, A. H. Understanding the type, content, and triggers for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in Autistic youth and their disclosure to caregivers. Oral presentation.
• Ridgeway, K., Cooke, K., MacMillan, C., Demmer, D. H., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., Westrupp, E., & Stokes, M. A. The Homeostatic Theory of subjective wellbeing in Autistic adults: Predicting depression. Oral presentation.
• Hedley, D., William, Z. J., Deady, M., Batterham, P. J., Bury, S. M., Brown, C., Robinson, J., Trollor, J. N., Uljarević, M., & Stokes, M. A. Level 1 and Level 2 screening protocol for detecting suicidal thoughts and behavior in Autistic adults. Oral presentation.
• Hedley, D., Moseley, R. L., Gamble-Turner, J. M., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Slavich, G. M. Sex differences in interpersonal life stressor contributions to Autistic suicidality. Oral presentation.
• Lynch, G., Dissanayake C., & Abdullahi, I.An Examination of Inclusive Practices in Delivering Group Early Start Denver Model for Young Autistic Children. Oral presentation.
• Spoor, J. R., Flower, R. L., Bury,S. M. El-Haber N. & Hedley,D. Autism at Work: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis. Oral presentation.

Panels

• Bury, S.M.; Hedley, D.; Uljarević, M.; Stokes, M.A. & Begeer, S. Employment profiles of Autistic people: An 8-year longitudinal study. Panel: “Employment Outcomes: Investigating Factors across the Autism Employment Ecosystem”.
• Bury, S.M.; Hedley, D.; Uljarević, M.; Xia, L., Stokes, M.A. & Begeer, S. A Longitudinal Study of Daily Activities of Autistic Adults. Panel: “Community-Based Services: Supporting the Transition to Adulthood for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults”.
• Lawson, L., Richdale, A., Morris, E., Kay, D., Richardson, E. Berman, M., & South, M. A Network Approach to Psychological Inflexibility and Sleep: Comparison of Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults. Panel: “Sensory Processing and Neurocognitive Correlates of Sleep Disturbances in Individuals with Autism across the Lifespan”.
• Lawson, L., Morris, E., Hayes, L., South, M., Muniandy, M., Alahakoon, D., Staheli, N., Gibbs, V. & Richdale, A. (Chair).  Exploring Transdiagnostic Factors Shaping Mental Health. Panel: “Connecting Transdiagnostic Processes, Autism Traits, and Mental Health in Autistic Adults: A Network Approach”.
• Mantzalas, J.Richdale, A.L. & Dissanayake, C.The Influence of Masking and Camouflaging on Risk for Autistic Burnout. Panel: “Camouflaging and Burnout in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Psychosocial Correlates and Relationship with Wellbeing”.
• Mantzalas, J., Richdale, A.L., & Dissanayake, C. Is It Autistic Burnout or Depression? a Comparison of the Aaspire 27-Item Autistic Burnout Measure and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Panel: “Advancing Measurement of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Autistic Adults”.
• Spoor, J. R. Employment outcomes: Investigating factors across the autism employment ecosystem.
• Dwyer, P., Sillas, A., Saron, C. D., & Rivera, S. M. Using Multiple Methods to Investigate Autistic Hyper-Focus and Monotropism. Panel: “Cognitive Mechanisms Implicated in Mental Health.

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Posters

• Cooke, K., Ridgway, R., Pecora, L., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., Hooley, M., & Stokes, M. A. Individual, Social, and Lifetime Risk Factors of Autistic Experiences of Interpersonal Violence: A Systematic Review.
• Ridgway, K., Macmillan, C., Demmer, D., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., Westrupp, E. & Stokes, M. A. Subjective Wellbeing of Autistic Adolescents: A Cross Sectional Study.
• Schwartzman, J. M., Williams, Z. J., Hedley, D., & McMorris, C. M. Investigating the type, content, and triggers for suicidal thoughts and behaviors and nonsuicidal self-injury in Autistic youth.
• Bartzis, K., Baker, E. K., Richdale.,A. L., Arnold., S. R. & Trollor,J. N. Do General Health, Sleep Quality and Fatigue Contribute to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Autistic Adults?
• Ball. R., Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Type and severity of barriers to mental healthcare for Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
• McMorris, C., Schwartzman, J. M.*, Williams, Z. J., Sanguino, H., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Hedley, D.Characterizing Suicidal Behavior in Autism Across the Lifespan Using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS): A Multinational Study.
• Kennedy, L. J., Richdale,A. L. & Lawson, L. P. Disclosure and Supports in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students and Non-Neurodivergent Students with Mental Health Conditions.
• Kermond, C., Lane,A. E., and Southall,A. The Experience of School for Autistic Secondary Students, How Students, Parents and Teachers Tell a Different Story
• Lynch, G., Dissanayake C., & Abdullahi, I.Comparative Effectiveness of the Group Early Start Denver Model for Autistic Children Delivered in Inclusive and Specialised Settings
• Muniandy, M., Davy, G., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Date, P., Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C. Associations between Social-Emotional Skills and Adaptive Behaviour in School-Aged Autistic Children: Exploring the Mediating Role of Participation.
• Unwin, K. L., Philpott-Robinson, K., Dwyer, P., Barbaro, J., Sadka, N., Date, P., & Lane,A. E. “We’re Quite Good at Thinking Outside the Box”: Early Sensory Experiences in Autistic Children Expressed By Autistic Adults and Caregivers of Autistic Children.
• Muniandy,M., Uljarević M., & Chetcuti,L. Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Youth: Characterising the Interplay between Coping Strategies, Reactivity and Negative Affect.
• Sadka,N. R., Li, X., Richdale, A. L., Haschek, A., Date, P., & Barbaro,J. Investigating Relationships between ADHD Traits in Autistic Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers Using Network Analysis.
• Davy, G., Barbaro, J., Unwin, K. L., Clark, M., Muniandy, M., Date, P., & Dissanayake, C. Child and Caregiver Correlates of Primary Caregiver Participation in Families of School-Aged Autistic Children.
• Abdullahi, I., & DissanayakeC. Early Therapy Outcomes of Autistic Children with Intellectual Disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
• Shields, N., Alford, K.& Kennedy,R. Participation in Physical Activity Among Australian Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults.
• Schuck, R. K., Choi, S., Baiden, K. M., Dwyer,P. & UljarevićM. Development & Initial Validation of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire.
• Hedley, D., Moseley, R. L., Gamble-Turner, J. M., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Slavich, G. M. Sex Differences in Interpersonal Life Stressor Contributions to Autistic Suicidality.
• Gilbert, M., Gore, K. E., & BarbaroJ. “the System Makes It More Difficult”: A Qualitative Analysis of Australian Autistic Women and Non-Binary People Assigned Female at Birth’s Difficulties with Accessing Diagnosis and Supports.
• Gilbert, M., Gore, K. E., & BarbaroJ. Barriers to Diagnosis and Supports for Australian Autistic Women and Assigned Female at Birth Non-Binary People.
• Abdullahi, I., Al Fahdawi, Z., DissanayakeC., & the Victorian ASELCC Team. Investigating Developmental and Functional Outcomes Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Autistic Children Compared to Their Non-Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Peers.
• Ambrose, K., Allen, C., Bowen, R., Carroll, A., Colville, O., … den Houting, J. …. Adams, D. Co-Designing an Intervention to Enhance Quality of Life for Autistic Children, Using Qualitative Data and Community Co-Production Methods.
• Barbaro, J., Hawke,M., St John, B. M., & Sadka,N. User Motivations and Experiences When Using Asdetect: A Mobile Application for the Early Identification of Autism in Infants and Toddlers.
• Lane, A. E., Chetcuti, L., He, J. L., & Stark,C. Daily Compression Singlet Wear Improves Functional Self-Regulation, Sleep Quality and Reduces Electrodermal Activity in Autistic Children.
• Shields,N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., & Prendergast,L. Fitskills: Community-Based Exercise Programme to Increase Participation Among Young People with Disability.
• Philpott-Robinson, K., Lane, A. E., Bury,S. M., Leonard, C., Southall, A., & SkriniJ. Mind Sense at School: Supporting Autistic Wellbeing of Children Aged 8-12 Years.
• Flower, R. L., Jellett, R., Bury,S. M., Benn, R., & CaminM. A Model of Neurodiversity Affirming Care for Psychologists Working with Autistic Adults.
• Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Dissanayake, C., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C. & Hedley, D. Lessons from Lived Experience: A New Framework to Promote Effective Access and Use of Supports for Autistic Adults.
• O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Batkin, D., Grevalle, D., … P. Dwyer, … & Zhang,Z. “You Took Feedback and Made It Better”: Autistic Youth’s Advocacy in Game-Design and Employment Workshops.
• Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S.J., & Lane, A.E. Autistic experiences of emotion regulation supports: An Exploratory study.
• Zainal, M.S, Low, H. M., Hedley, D. The Learning Experience As a Mediator in the Relationship between Autistic Traits and Career Self-efficacy Among Undergraduate Students in Malaysia.
• Gurba, A. N., Dwyer, P., Kapp, S. K., Hersh, L. H., Rivera, S. M., Lerner, M. D., & Gillespie-Lynch, K.. Autistic Adults’ Perspectives on Neurodiversity and Intervention Goals as a Function of Diagnostic Status, Age, and Autistic Traits.
• Arista, A. R., Henry, M., O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Dwyer, P., … Gillespie-Lynch, K. Investing in Neurodiversity-Affirming Principles in Informal Education: Reflections and Findings from an Iterative Workshop Series.
• Brown, H.M., Young, A., Janse van Rensburg, M., Hack, C., Bendevis, C., … Dwyer, P., …. & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. Navigating Disclosure: Factors Influencing Autism Disclosure Among Canadian Post-Secondary Students.
• O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Marcotte, J.R., Cole, A.K., … Dwyer, P., … & Gillespie-Lynch, K. “It was fun and I got a lot of help and I learned a lot”: Assessing the Social Validity and Initial Efficacy of Game Design and Employment Workshops for Autistic Youth.
• Santilli, H., Brown, H. M., Raedwulf Pogue, N., Ripley, L., Coombs, E., … Dwyer, P., … & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. Belonging on Post-Secondary Campuses: An Autism-Centred Exploration.
• Waisman, T. C., Hotez, E., O’Brien, S., Dwyer, P., Giwa Onaiwu, M., … & Gillespie-Lynch, K. Participatory Approaches to Neurodiversity-Affirming Research: Challenges, Strategies, and Recommendations for Conducting Better, More Intersectional Work.
• Shields N,Yeshna Bhowon, Claire Willis, Nicholas Taylor, Bohingamu Mudiyanselage S, Jennifer Watts,Christine Imms, Luke Prendergast. FitSkills: Increasing participation in physical activity among young people with disability

June

• Philpott-Robinson, K., Southall, A., Skrinis, J., Bury, S., Leonard, C., & Lane, A. Mind Sense at School: Supporting student wellbeing in regional Victoria  through interdisciplinary collaboration. E-poster.

July

• Sadka, N. R., Li, X., Richdale, A. L., Haschek, A., Date, P., & Barbaro, J. Investigating Relationships between ADHD Traits in Autistic Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers Using Network Analysis. The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (aadpa) annual conference 2024
• Crawley, R., Checketts, M., Vogus, T.J., Praslova, L., Comer, D.R., Scholz, F., Spoor, J.R., & Tomczak, M.T. Innovating for the Future Workforce: Neurodiversity-Inclusive Selection, Retention, and Performance. Academy of Management Annual Meeting. 10.5465/amproc.2024.12338symposium
• Spoor, J.R., Follmer, E., & Archibald, D.The Pride Paradox: Autistic Social Identity, Disclosure, and Misfit. Neurodiversity in the Limelight: Leadership and Social Insights Symposium, Academy of Management Annual Meeting  10.5465/amproc.2024.12435symposium
• Spoor, J. R., Hayward, S. M., Brown, C., Bury, S. M., Hedley, D., & Dissanayake, C.Job crafting among Autistic workers. In R. Crawley and M. B. Checketts (Chairs). Innovating for the future workforce: Neurodiversity-inclusive selection, retention, and performance. Academy of Management Annual Meeting https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.12338symposium
• Simpson, K., Allen, C., Wheeley, E., Bowen, R., den Houting, J., Heyworth, M., & Pellicano, E. Factors that make a good life for Autistic children. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research.
• Shields, N.Together we can exercise!Empowering people with Downs Syndrome to be active. World Down Syndrome Congress 2024. July 9-12. Keynote.

August

• Kennedy, K., Southby, A., Shrestha, R., Hawke, L., Archibald, D., Taylor, N., Hedley, D., Bury, S., & Shields, N. Implementation, reach and safety of physical activity interventions for adults on the autism spectrum: a scoping review. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.
• Kennedy, R. A., McKenzie, G., & Shields, N.  Understanding how gym entry fees impact participation in community gyms among young adults with disability: a mixed methods study. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Poster presentation.
• Bury, S.M, Murphy, S., & Araten-Bergman, T. A scoping review of research including adults with co-occurring autism and intellectual disabilities. Poster presentation at the International Association for Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) 2024, Chicago, USA.
• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Batterham, P., Deady, M., Moseley, R., Rabba, S., John, T., Stokes, M. A. & Hedley, D. Development of an Autism Suicide Prevention Resource Hub: Implementation Science as a Bridge Between Lived Experience and Clinical Practice [oral communication]. European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour. Rome, Italy.
• Shields, N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., & Prendergast, L. A. Community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability increases participation in physical activity: A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.
• Shields, N., Southby, A., Prendergast, L. A., Markoviv, T., Chikani, V., Rice, L., Loughnan, G., Franklin, J., Blair, S., Watts, J., Bennell, K., & Taylor, N. Does progressive resistance training improve muscle strength in people with Prader-Willi syndrome: A phase II randomized trial. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.

  September

• Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author – keynote.
• Czencz, J., Wallen, M., Shields, N., Imms, C., &Wilson, P.H. Understanding the wants and needs of adults with cerebral palsy who use wheelchairs to participate in community-based physical activity – a qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.117

September

• Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author – keynote.
• Czencz, J., Wallen, M., Shields, N., Imms, C., & Wilson, P.H. Understanding the wants and needs of adults with cerebral palsy who use wheelchairs to participate in community-based physical activity – a qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.117

October

• Williams, Z. J., Uljarević, M., Hedley, D., McMorris, C. A., & Schwartzman, J. M. Characterizing Suicidal Behavior in Autistic Individuals Using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Symposium: “Enhancing Understanding of Prevention and Intervention for Suicidal and Self-Harm Behaviors in Youth”. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), Seattle, WA, October 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2024.07.696

December

• Philpott-Robinson, K. Improving student self-regulation and engagement in school through co-teaching: A pilot study in Regional Victoria, Hanoi National University of Education International Conference: Ensuring Equity and Quality of UDL Application-Based Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 12. Keynote.

2023

Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) Conference 6-7 December, Christchurch, New Zealand.

• Lane, A.E., Tam, K.I., Philpott-Robinson, K., & Johnson, T. The measurement of school engagement in primary school: considerations for Autism.
• Unwin, K., Philpott-Robinson, K., Barbaro, J., & Lane, A. E.“We’re quite good at thinking outside the box”: Early sensory experiences in autistic children expressed by Autistic adults and caregivers of Autistic children.
• Gilbert, M., Gore, K., & Barbaro, J.Barriers to diagnosis and supports for Australian Autistic women and assigned female at birth non-binary people.
• Gilbert, M., Barbaro, J., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., Eapen, V., & the GP Surveillance of Autism Study team. A qualitative analysis of parent/caregiver experiences of an early developmental surveillance program for autism in Australian general practice.
• Dissanayake, C., Davy, G., Muniandy, M., Date, P., Clark, M., Sadka, N., Unwin, K., & Barbaro, J.Cognitive development from early childhood to school age in Autistic children: Does age of diagnosis matter?
• Muniandy, M., Davy, G., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Date, P. Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C.Associations between social-emotional skills and adaptive behaviour in autistic children: Exploring the mediating role of participation.
• Davy, G., Barbaro, J., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Muniandy, M., Date, P. & Dissanayake, C.Child and caregiver correlates of primary caregiver participation in families of school-aged Autistic children.
• Lynch, G., Abdullahi, I., & Dissanayake, C.An examination of inclusive practices in delivering Group Early Start Denver Model for Autistic children.
• Mantzalas, J., Richdale, A. & Dissanayake, C.Testing two screening measures for Autistic burnout: A comparison of the AASPIRE Autistic Burnout Measure and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.
• Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S., & Lane, A.Autistic experiences of emotion regulation and supports.
• Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S., & Lane, A.Emotion regulation supports: What do autistic people want?
• Abdullahi, I., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & Barbaro, J.Who is attending? The role of child ethnicity and maternal demographics in research engagement and early identification of Autism.
• Abdullahi, I., Victorian ASELCC Team., Dissanayake, C.Early therapy outcomes of Autistic children with Intellectual Disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Richdale, A., Shui, A., Lampinen, L., & Katz, T. Examining relationships between co-occurring conditions in autistic children using network analysis.
• Clark, M., Davy, G., Dissanayake, C., & the Victorian ASELCC team.Verbal and non-verbal cognition in Autistic children from preschool to school age following receipt of Group-Early Start Denver Model.
• Bury, S.M., Hedley, D., Uljarević, M., Li, X., Stokes, M.A., & Begeer, S. (2023). Employment profiles of autistic people: An 8-year longitudinal study.
• Flower, R. L., Jellett, R., Bury, S., Benn, R., & Camin, M. Defining neurodiversity afirming psychology practice for Autistic adults.
• Dwyer, P., Sillas, A., Saron, C. D., & Rivera, S. M. Characterizing auditory sensory discomfort and distress in Autistic adolescents: Hyperacusis, misophonia, and aversions to conventionally-pleasant sounds.
• Greenwood,E., Cooklin,A., Barbaro, J. & Miller, C. (2023). Autistic patients, caregivers and staff experiences of the acute hospital setting: what are the gaps?Results from a scoping review.
• Barbaro, J., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & the ASDetect team.Comparison of the psychometric properties of a mobile application for early autism identification (ASDetect) for caregivers with and without prior concerns.
• Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., Eapen, V., & the GP Surveillance for Autism study team. General practitioners’ perspectives regarding early developmental surveillance for Autism within the Australian primary healthcare setting: A qualitative study.
• Mudholkar A., Hudry K., Korostenski, L., Lane, A.A telehealth delivered parent-mediated feeding program for Australian families with autistic toddlers.

International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2023 Annual Meeting, 3-6 May, Stockholm, Sweden.

• Kuzminski, R.L., Black, M.H., Afsharnejad, B., Lawson, W., Bolt, S., Lawson, L.P., Richdale, A.L., Arnold, S. Foley, K.R., Trollor, J.N., Girdler, S.J., & Milbourn, B.T. Examining the Impact of Relationships on Australian Autistic Adults’ Quality of Life: Preliminary Findings.
• Greenwood, E., Cooklin, A., Barbaro, J., & Miller, C. Autistic patients, caregivers and staff experiences of the acute hospital setting: what are the gaps?Results from a scoping review.
• Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., & Eapen, V. General Practitioners’ Perspectives Regarding Early Developmental Surveillance for Autism within the Australian Primary Healthcare Setting: A Qualitative Study.
• Zitter, A., Boyd, B.A., Dissanayake, C., Dufek, S., Flanagan, H.E., Iadarola, S., Kaiser, A.P., Kim, S.H., Levato, L., Plavnick, J.B., Robins, D.L., Robinson, L.F., Rogers, S.J., Smith, I.M., Watson, L.R., & Vivanti, G. Developmental delays in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder enrolled in early intervention programs.
• Chetcuti, L., Scaife, P., & Lane A.E.Effectiveness of compression garments and related therapies for children with sensory processing differences: A rapid assessment of a decade of evidence.
• Lawson, L.P., Richdale, A.L., Chalmers, A., Uljarevic, M., Morris, E., Arnold, S., & Trollor, J.N Transdiagnostic pathways to understanding anxiety and depression in Autistic adolescents and adults.
• Muniandy, M., Richdale, A.L., & Lawson, L.P. Stress and well-being in Autistic adults: Exploring the moderating role of coping.
• Kennedy, L.J., Richdale, A.L., & Lawson, L.P. Impact of executive functioning and enjoyment on higher education success for neurodivergent students.
• Bury, S. M., Jellett, R., Haschek, A., Wenzel, M., Spoor, J.R. & Hedley, D.Understanding language preference: Autism knowledge, experience of stigma, and Autism identity.
• Hedley, D., Wilson, J., Hayward, S.M., Bury, S.M., Dissanayake, C., Nicholas, D.B., & Stokes, M.A. Seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidal behavior: A qualitative study of the experiences of Autistic adults in Australia.
• Hedley, D., Bury, S.M., Walkowiak, E., Dissanayake, C., & Spoor, J.R.Transitioning Autistic adults into the workforce: Economic impact and implementation of a workplace-based health and wellbeing support program.
• Barbaro, J., Sadka, N. & Gilbert, M.Comparison of the psychometric properties of a mobile application for early Autism detection (ASDetect) for caregivers with and without prior concerns.
• Gilbert, M., Barbaro, J., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., & Eapen, V. Parental experience of an early developmental surveillance program for Autism within Australian general practice: A qualitative study.
• Davy, G., Clark, M., Date, P., Muniandy, M., Unwin, K., Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C.Participation and quality of life in primary and secondary caregivers of Autistic children.
• Chetcuti, L., Uljarevic, M., Varcin, K.J., Boutrus, M., Dimov, S., Barbaro, J., Dissanayake, C., Green, J., Whitehouse, A.J., Hudry, K., and Pillar, S. Characterization and association of temperament subgroups with social-emotional functioning across the early developmental period.
• Abdullahi, I., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & Barbaro. J. Who is attending? The role of child ethnicity and maternal demographics in research engagement for Autism early identification.
• Dissanayake, C., Bent, C., Glencross, S., McKinnon, K., Hudry, K., & Vivanti, G. Predictors of developmental and adaptive behavior outcomes in response to two modelJoins of early intervention: The Early Start Denver Model and early intensive behavioral intervention.
• Bury, S. M., Haschek, A., Wenzel, M., Spoor, J. R., & Hedley, D. Learning about Autism: Is the source of Autism knowledge associated with differences in Autism knowledge, Autism identity, and experiences of stigma.
• Austin, A.C., Zitter, A., Boyd, B.A., Dissanayake, C., Dufek, S., Flanagan, H.E., Iadarola, S. Kaiser, A.P., Kim, S.H. Levato, L., Plavnick, J.B., Robins, D.L., Robinson, L.F., Rogers, S.J., Smith, I.M., Stahmer, A.C., Watson, L.R., & Vivanti, G. No evidence for sex specific characteristics in Autistic children enrolled in Autism early intervention trials.

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA): Ignite 2023 Physiotherapy Conference, 5-7 October, Brisbane, Australia

• Hassett, L., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Sherrington, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport and physical recreation for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
• Carey, J., Toovey, R., Spittle, A., Imms, C., & Shields, N.Exploring barriers and facilitators to participation in outdoor adapted cycling for young people with disability: providers’ perspectives.
• Carey, J., Toovey, R., Spittle, A., Imms, C., & Shields, N.Delivering adapted cycling interventions for young people with disability in Australia – who’s doing what?
• Lawler, K., Taylor, N., & Shields, N.It’s a family decision: barriers and facilitators to participation in family assisted therapy for older adults in transition care.
• Noeske, K.  Snowdon, D., Ekegren, C., Harding, K., Prendegast, L., Peiris, C., Shields, N., O’Halloran, P., Porter, J., Watts, J., Taylor, N. Walking self-confidence is associated with meeting recommended physical activity levels after hip fracture: a cross-sectional study.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.A feasibility study of ‘CanMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment.
• Harrison, A., Taylor, N., Frawley, H., & Shields, N.A consumer co-created infographic improves knowledge about physical activity and self-efficacy to exercise in women with GDM: a randomised trial.
• Morgan, P., Cleary, S., Duita, I., Bow, K., & Shields, N.Community-based physical activity interventions for adolescents and adults with complex ceporebral palsy: a scoping review investigating implementation and safety.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment.

European Academy of Childhood Disability (AECD), 24-27 May, Slovenia.

• Cleary, S., Morgan, P., Honan, I., Wallen, M., Imms, C., Shields, N., Culnane, E., Karlsson, P., Dutia, I., Holmes, C., Ding, J., & Reddihough, D. The experiences and perceptions of participation in daily life of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy: a scoping review.
• McKenzie, G., Willis, C., Yao, A. Munzel, F., Kennedy, R., & Shields, N.Identifying and prioritising strategies to optimise community gym participation for young adults with cerebral palsy: an e-Delphi study.
• McKenzie, G.,Kennedy, R., Willis, C., & Shields, N.Supporting young adults with disability to be active in the gym: Perspectives from the leisure and recreation industry.
• Morgan, P., Cleary, S., Duita, I., Bow, K., & Shields, N.Community-based physical activity interventions for adolescents and adults with complex cerebral palsy: A scoping review investigating implementation and safety. 
• Cleary, S., Willis, C., & Shields, N. The effects of community-based physical activity interventions on adolescents and young adults with disability: A systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials.

Other conference presentations

• Hayward, S., Spoor, J. R., Bury, S., Stokes, M., & Hedley, D. (2023, August). Gender and neurodiversity (autism).In E. Patton & A. Santuzzi (Chairs). Neurodiversity and work – Employment, identity, and support for neurominorities. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA. Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11452symposium
• Spoor, J. R., & Walkowiak, E. (2023, August). Enabling neurodiversity in organisations: Leveraging the HRM and digital technology nexus. In E. Patton & A. Santuzzi (Chairs). Neurodiversity and work – Employment, identity, and support for neurominorities. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA.  Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11452symposium
• Spoor, J. R., & Jameson, T. (2023, August). Supporting neurodiversity in organizations: The role of business schools. In C. Cameron & R. D. Austin (Chairs). Neurodiversity in organizations: Beyond the basic accommodation model. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA.  Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11636symposium
• Spoor, J. R., Hayward, S., & Bury, S. M. (2023, June).Improving autistic employees’ well-being using a Job Demands-Resources Model for Autism. Research-in-progress presented at the annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Workshop, Seattle, WA.
• R. L. Flower, Peterson, J., Hedley, D. (2023, June). “When I’m passionate about a topic, then I just work so much better”: Exploring the experiences of ADHDers who thrive in the workplace. Research-in-progress presented at the annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Workshop, Seattle, WA. *Presented by Jennifer Spoor.
• Cooke, K., Ridgway, K., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., Hooley, M., & Stokes, M.A. The prevalence and risk factors of Autistic experiences of interpersonal violence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian Psychological Society (APS) Members Symposium, 19-21 May, Wellington, New Zealand.
• Zainal, M.S, Hedley, D., Uljarevic, M., Spoor, J. R., Ismail, H. N., Low, H. M. (2023). Translation and examination of the 28-item Autism Spectrum Quotient (Malay) in undergraduate students in Malaysia: Effects of gender and field of study. Scientific Poster Competition Johor Autism Summit, 10-12 March, Johor, Malasia.
• Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., Blackwell, D., Mallise, C., Leonard, C., Lane, A.E., & Wales, K. Occupational therapist perspectives of self-regulation practice in paediatrics: A qualitative study. Occupational Therapy Australia 30th National Conference and Exhibition, 21-23 June, online.
• Lawson, L, Mastin-Purcell, L, Richdale, A, & Morris, E. Sleep in context: A Bayesian network analysis of psychological flexibility dimensions, pre-sleep arousal, autism traits, anxiety, and depression. Association for Contextual Behavioral Science World Congress, 28 July, Nicosia, Cyprus.
• Woolard, A., Coleman, A., Johnson, T., Wakely, K., Campbell, L. Mallise, C., Whalen, Ol, Murphy, V., Karayanidis, F & Lane, AE. (2023). Parent-infant interactions are related to preterm status and sensory processing. World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), 15-19 July, Dublin, Ireland.
• Mallise, C., Milwright, M., Whalen, O., Murphy, V., Lane, AE, Woolard, A., Karayanidis, F., Gibson, P., Mattes, J., Collison, A. & Campbell, L. (2023). Exploring the relationships between early postpartum mental health and mother-infant attachment-related behaviours. Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), 15-19 July, Dublin, Ireland.
• Whalen, O., Campbell, L., Lane, A.E., Karayanidis, F., Holliday, E., Mallise, C., Woolard, A., Collison, A., Mattes, J., Gibson, P. & Murphy, V. (2023). Asthma management during pregnancy with exhaled nitric oxide does not improve infant developmental outcomes in the first year of life. Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand conference (TZANC), 25-28 March, Christchurch, New Zealand.
• Lane, AE., Pomana, A., Brewer, G., Ahmad, A. & Unwin, K (2023). Designing sensory spaces to improve school access, participation and achievement of neurodivergent students: An interdisciplinary approach. ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds), 9-10 March, Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Kennedy, L., Richdale, A., & Lawson, L. Success, enjoyment and mental health differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical higher education students in Australia and New Zealand. ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds), 9-10 March, Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Kennedy, L., Richdale, A., & Lawson, L. Executive functioning and mental health differences across neurodivergent diagnostic groups of Australasian higher education students. APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Conference, Melbourne, Feb 18, 2023
• Shields, N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., Prendergast, L. A community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability increases physical activity participation: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial. European Academy of Childhood Disability, May, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
• Shields N.Strength training for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome:  PRESTO TRIAL update. Prader-Willi Research Foundation of Australia symposium, July, Melbourne, Australia.
• Andrews, H. E., Hedley, D., Bury, S. M.Exploring the definition and measurement of general personal self-determination: a scoping review. 8th International Self-Determination Theory Conference, 31 May – 3 Jun, Orlando, Florida, USA.
• Hassett, L., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Sherrington, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport and physical recreation for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities: A systematic review with meta-analysis. World Physiotherapy Congress, 2-4 June, Dubai, UAE.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N. Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment. International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) International conference 11-14 October, Ottawa, Canada.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.A feasibility study of ‘CANMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment. International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) International conference 11-14 October, Ottawa, Canada.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment. Australian & New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Annual Scientific Meeting, 24th-26th August, Perth, Australia.
• Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N. A feasibility study of ‘CANMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment. Australian & New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Annual Scientific Meeting, 24th-26th August, Perth, Australia.
• McKenzie, G., Willis, C., Yao, A., Munzel, F., Kennedy, R., & Shields, N.Identifying and prioritising strategies to optimise community gym participation for young adults with cerebral palsy: an e-Delphi study. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
• Holmes, C., Reddihough, D., Morgan, P., Shields, N., Brock, K., McKenzie, G.Transforming the health and wellbeing of non-ambulant adults with cerebral palsy through motorised cycling. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
• Hassett, L., Sherrington, C., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Jensen, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport or physical recreation for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities: a systematic review. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
• McKenzie, G., Kennedy, R., Willis, C., & Shields, N.Supporting young adults with disability to be active in the gym: Perspectives from the leisure and recreation industry. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
• Southby A.Strength training for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome:  PRESTO TRIAL update. Prader-Willi Research Foundation of Australia symposium-Family research update (online). July, Melbourne, Australia.
• Barbaro, J. & Best, R., Conference Presentation, WONCA 2023 World Conference, Sydney 2023. Surveillance for autism in General Practice: Research & insights by an applied researcher and General Practitioner with lived experience October 27, 2023

Keynotes, invited talks and workshops

2025

Keynote

• Adams, D. Understanding student behaviour through the lens of neurodiversity. Positive Schools Conference, Brisbane (20-12 October), Sydney (28-29 October), Perth (3-7 November).
• Adams, D. Anxiety and school attendance: what is the relationship for Autistic students? Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics (HKCNDP) Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong. 8th November 2025.
• Barbaro, J. Importance of Early Identification and Neuroaffirming Care. Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 10-11 July.
• Adams, D. Identifying and understanding anxiety in Autistic students. Far North Queensland Special Educator Conference, Cairns, 28 August.
• Wilson, J. This is what it looks like when a chaos gremlin ex-veterinarian autism researcher talks about inclusion. Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium, hosted by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne.
• Den Houting, J. Keynote. Career trajectories and Autistic led autism research. presented at ASfAR online showcase event.
• Lane, A.E. Invited keynote. Sensory differences and neurodiversity: A framework for occupational therapy practice. Eastern Health Mental Health Occupational Therapy Professional Development Day. August.

Invited talks

• Mantzalas, J. ‘Autistic Burnout and Mental Health’ (2-hour lecture). Postgraduate students – Certificate in Autism Studies; Middletown Centre for Autism, Northern Ireland. Online, March 22.
• Lane, A. ‘A sensory view of the Autistic mind’. Jizai Symposium, Sendai, Japan, March 26-28.
• Dwyer, P. Autism in the Early Years: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach. Webinar. Euregionaal Congresburo, Netherlands, March 31.
• Bury, S. Autism Identity: Exploring Stigma, Identity, and Self-Identification. Research Group for Autistic Adolescents and Adults (GRAADA), University of Quebec in Outaouais. Online, April.
• Dwyer, P. Social Validity of Autism Interventions in the Age of Neurodiversity. 18th Annual Division of Behaviour Analysis Conference, Psychological Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland (attending virtually), April 4.
• Dwyer, P. Sound Intolerance in Autism: Conceptualisation and Relationships to Attention. International Autism & Listening Conference (Independent Audiologists Australia), Melbourne, Australia, online, May 24.
• Hedley, D., Brown, C. M., & Wilson, J. Development of a National Autism Suicide Prevention Resource Hub. Bournemouth University, UK, June 24.
• Hedley, D., Brown, C. M., & Wilson, J. Development of a National Autism Suicide Prevention Resource Hub. Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge, UK, June 18.
• Hedley, D., Brown, C. M., & Wilson, J. Development of a National Autism Suicide Prevention Resource Hub. Sapienza University (Rome), Italy, June 16.
• Bury, S. Terminology in transition: Autism and neurodivergence language preferences. International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IASSIDD webinar: “Exploring the Use of Language in Behavioral and Mental Health: Balancing Access to Services and Neurodiversity”, June.
• Dwyer, P. Neurodiversity, Scientific Revolution, and Scientific Confusion. CliniKids Scientific Forum, June 10.
• Richdale, A. An overview of insomnia and its treatment in Autistic people. Australasian Sleep Association Sleep Health Council, July 23.
• Mantzalas, J. ‘Autistic Burnout and its Underlying Mechanisms’. Torque Global Health event – Neurodiversity in a Global Context; Monash University, Melbourne. Online, August 25.
• Morris, E., & Lawson, L. (Chair: Richdale, A.). Flexibility around the clock: How to promote a less rigid and values-based approach toward sleep. Australasian Sleep Association webinar, August 27.
• Dwyer, P. Sound Intolerance and Attention in Neurodivergent Populations. Hashir International Institute webinar, September 9.
• Richdale, A. The Unexplored Connection: Insomnia and Suicidality in Autism. Mental Health Foundation of Australia webinar, September 15.
• Dwyer, P. Sensory Experiences and Attention in Autism. Cognition and Brain Sciences Seminar, University of Victoria, October 3.
• Dwyer, P. Autism-Inclusive Postsecondary Campuses. Distinguished Lecture Symposium presentation, UC Davis MIND Institute, October 8.
• Kennedy, L. Improving supervision for neurodivergent graduate researchers at the Understanding and amplifying your impact session at the World Access to Higher Education Day – online event series. Online, October 28. Recording available here https://www.ephea.org/wahed2025
• Dwyer, P. Autism Intervention, Social Validity, and the Rise of Neurodiversity. APA Division 33 Jacobson Award Lecture. Online, November 18.
• McKenzie, G., & Shields, N. Community gym exercise for adults with cerebral palsy. Cp –Achieve and AusACPDM Cerebral Palsy Symposium 3-4 April 2025. Invited presentation.
• Bury, S.M. Panel discussion on Autism & Psychosis and Neurodiversity affirming care. Australian Psychological Society (APS) – Psychosis and Psychology Interest Group – National. Online, September 30.
• Dwyer, P., & Shields, N. Panellists at Ableist Cities Symposium, University of Melbourne, December 10.
• Kennedy, L. Improving supervision for neurodivergent graduate researchers at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success Advisory Board meeting. Online, 25 Nov.
• Philpott-Robinson, K. Supporting wellbeing of neurodivergent students. Invited lecture for Master of Education course, La Trobe University. Online, March 18^.
• Philpott-Robinson, K. Self-regulation. Invited interview for autism short course, La Trobe University. Online, June 13.
• Dwyer, P.  Neurodiversity. Invited lecture for autism credential class for in-service teachers, Autism Teaching Institute, Laverton, VIC, August 2.
• Dwyer, P. Characteristics of Autistic Learners. Invited lecture for autism credential class for in-service teachers, Autism Teaching Institute, Laverton, VIC, December 6.

Workshops

• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Patel, S., & Hedley, D. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Professional development and training workshop. Mindful/University of Melbourne.
• Brown, C. M., & Wilson, J. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Professional development and training workshop. Monash Health Grand Round.
• Brown, C. M., Patel, S., & Hedley, D. Autism & Suicide Prevention. Professional development and training workshop. Mindful/University of Melbourne.
• Brown, C. M., & Hedley, D. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Professional development and training workshop. Bendigo Health.
• Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., & Hedley, D. Autism and the Assessment of Suicidality. Northern Sydney Local Health District, World Suicide Prevention Day.

2024

Keynote

• Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Pre-conference Workshop –The Unexplored Connection: Insomnia and Suicidality in Autism. International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024 Annual Meeting, 15-18 May, Melbourne, Australia.
• Shields, N. Together we can exercise! Empowering people with Downs Syndrome to be active. World Down Syndrome Congress 2024. July 9-12
• Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author
• Philpott-Robinson, K. Improving student self-regulation and engagement in school through co-teaching: A pilot study in Regional Victoria, Hanoi National University of Education International Conference: Ensuring Equity and Quality of UDL Application-Based Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 12.

Invited talks

• Shrestha, R. #2 Community approaches to autism care. INSAR 2024, regional webinar series.
• Barbaro, J. Early Identification with Josephine Barbaro. The Neurodivergent woman.
• Spoor, J. R. Researching neurodiversity at work. Invited caucus facilitator. Simon, L. S., & Ezerins, M. E. Academy of Management (AOM) annual conference, Chicago, IL.
• Spoor, J. R. Translatable Research: How can researchers engage employers and providers to improve impact? Invited panellist. Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference, College Park, Maryland.
• Spoor, J. R., & Brown, C. M. Supporting Autistic Conference Attendees. Invited workshop delivered to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024, Melbourne..
• Spoor, J. R. What is the research saying? Invited presentation delivered to AV Network.
• Spoor, J. R. Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence. Invited presentation delivered to Whittlesea Inclusive Education Forum, Whittlesea.
• Richdale, A. A Transdiagnostic Perspective on Co-occurring Conditions in Autism. Neurodiversity: Best Practice and Affirming Care The CCLHD Psychology Department Professional Development Day, Gosford, NSW.
• Kennedy, L.J. Success in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students. Aspergers Victoria AGM (online) 26 Nov 2024. https://aspergersvic.org.au/event-5834621
• Salmon, E. Disclosure of autism diagnoses to their children ASfAR Autistic Researchers Showcase Webinar.
• Philpott-Robinson, K. Self-regulation in childhood and adolescence: The role of occupational therapy, University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, Tamworth.
• Unwin, K., & Philpott-Robinson, K. Sensory differences in neurodiverse students, Student Wellbeing Hub.
• Philpott-Robinson, K. Making sense of neurodiversity, Country Women’s Association, Paterson Branch, NSW.
• Haschek, A. Creating Knowledge, creating impact: Research that makes a difference. Research Centre Masterclass on impact planning. La Trobe University.
• Haschek, A. Creating change: Integrating impact into OTARC’s core operations. OTARC Advisory Committee meeting, .
• Haschek, A. Leveraging research metrics for grant applications. SAHHSS Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Seminar Series. .
• Dwyer, P. Community Views of Neurodiversity and Intervention: Mixed Methods Reveal Shared Goals and Key Tensions. Invited Autism Seminar Series webinar, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development.
• Dwyer, P. Community Views of Neurodiversity, Models of Disability, and Autism Support: Mixed Methods Reveal Shared Goals and Key Tensions. Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) webinar session: “Community perspectives and participatory approaches.”
• Dwyer, P. Current directions in autism research. AS/ND Parent Support Group
• Hedley, D. You can’t ask that: Navigating clinician-researcher pathways. Invited panellist: National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
• Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, October 24.
• Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, August 20.
• Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, June 25.
• Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, May 9.
• Hayward, S., panel member, Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, University of Queensland, Faculty of Business, Economics & Law,
• Sadka, N., Early Identification of Autism. Hume Council.
• Sadka, N., & Abdullahi, I. SACS-R, Autism and Ethnicity, Taageero Hore, and ADHD Behaviours in Toddlers. Hume Council.
• Sadka, N., The Sector of Disability, The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). La Trobe University, Applied Psychology.
• Sadka, N. Autistic Students, Learning and Growing. Montessori School, Melbourne.
• Shields, N. EACD 2023 Awards Celebration Event. European Academy of Childhood Disability.

2023

• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Keynote 2023, Queensland Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinic Network Conference. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, November 11, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Queensland Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinic Network. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, November 11, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Presentation, 2023 OTARC Advisory Committee Identification & Diagnosis Program, November30, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Presentation, 2023 OTARC Autvisory Committee November, Strategic Plan, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Keynote 2023, V International Conference on Autism, Astana, Kazakhstan, Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, September 26 & 27 September 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Workshop 2023, V International Conference on Autism, Astana, Kazakhstan, Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, September 26 & 27 September 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Cessnock. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, August 8, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Fairfield. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, September 5, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, OTARC Showcase Presentation. ASDetect– a mobile application for the early identification of autism in infants and toddlers, September 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Grafton Community Health Northern NSW Local Health District. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers &Preschoolers, Feb 21, 2023
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, SACS Community Training. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers &Preschoolers, Feb 7, 2023
• Hayward, S. M. Panel member: Autism@Work 2023 Virtual Summit. Supporting mental health in the workplace. 
• Hayward, S. M. . Panel member:  2023. New School. Management and Social Justice Conference April 26-29, 2023.
• Hayward, S. M. invited talk. 2023. Centre for Engineered Quantum Systems, University of Queensland. Navigating Well-Being, Mental Health, and Academic Success. 10 October World Mental Health Awareness Day.
• Tang, J., Russell. L., Ghin., P., & Hayward, S. M. (2023). Invisible Diversity Part 2 – Mental Health & Chronic Illness (Moderator). inSTEM, Melbourne, 19 – 21 September.
• Hayward, S. M, Rabes, B., Flower, R., Wissell, S,. & Tune, K.. (2023). Invisible Diversity Part 1 – Neurodiversity (Panel member). inSTEM, Melbourne, 19 – 21 September.
• Lane, AE, Keynote Address: Sensory challenges in the classroom: what works? 13th International Conference in Special Education in South-East Asia Region (ICSAR), Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia. (May 29, 2023)
• Morris, E., Lawson., L., & Richdale, A. Flexibility around the clock: How to promote a less rigid and values-based approach toward sleep. Workshop presentation at the ACBS World Congress, Nicosia, Cyprus, July 28, 2023 (combined online and in-person)
• Professor Nora Shields National Keynote speaker, ‘A social activity that happens to be in the gym’ – rethinking physical activity programs for adolescents and young adults with disability. Australian Physiotherapy Association conference, Brisbane, October 2023
• Professor Nora Shields invited presentation, FitSkills program, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, Victorian Diversity & Inclusion in Leisure Forum, 9th February 2023, Federation Square, Melbourne.
• Professor Nora Shields invited speaker, The role of health professionals in promoting physical activity among people with disability. Eastern Health, Allied Health Research Forum, 25th October 2023, Wantirna Health, Melbourne.
• Associate Professor Darren Hedley International Workshop on Suicide Prevention in Autism Israel Academy of Science and Humanities
• Jane Mantzalas (OTARC PhD student) What are Autistic people saying online about Autistic burnout?
• Dr Ifrah Abdullahi The role of a Somali Mother during her child`s Autism Journey East African Women’s Foundation of Victoria
• Dr Ifrah Abdullahi, Importance of supporting future generations and giving back to the community.  ‘Somali Women Shine’ & Opening of Ilays Community Heritage Centre, East African Women’s Foundation (EAWF)
• Dr Ifrah Abdullahi, A message to our graduates as a Somali academic. Somali Australian Friendship Association
• Professor Amanda Richdale Transdiagnostic Processes in Mental Health: Focussing on Insomnia Mental Health Foundation Australia
• Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor, Enabling neurodiversity in organisations: Leveraging the HRM and digital technology nexus. Invited presentation to Stanford Special Interest Group for Neurodiversity (online). August 2023.
• Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor, Neurodiversity and student learning. Invited presentation to Department of Management and Marketing, La Trobe University.
• Associate Professor Darren Hedley (keynote) Suicidality & Autism Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities International Conference and Workshop on Suicide Prevention in Autistic People
• Dr Melanie Muniandy School of Psychology and Public Health graduation ceremony
• Kennedy, L.J., Richdale, A.L., Success in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students, ReSpect Lab, Kings College London, April 2023 (in person)
• Lyndel Kennedy and Clare Kermond, Guest Lecture – Understanding Neurodivergent Students, for Master of Special Education Students, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia, November 2023 (online)
• Brittany St. John, Supporting autistic children with feeding challenges and their families using a caregiver-mediated approach. (October 30, 2023). Victorian Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders. Virtual webinar training series for practitioners.
• Brittany St. John, Feeding Challenges in Autistic Children: What Do We Know and How Do We Support Families? (May 19, 2023). Victorian Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders. Connect, Create & Innovate: Collaborating for Comprehensive Care for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorders and Paediatric Feeding Disorders Forum.
• Lawson, L. & Bury, S.M. (2023) Redefining Care: Integrating Neuroaffirming Approaches into Public Mental Health Settings – Neurodiversity: A Paradigm Shift – Essentials for Psychologists, Orygen, Melbourne, October 26 2023
• Bury, S.M. (2023) Promoting Long-Term Employment of Autistic People through Improved Well-being. Neurodiversity – Shifting Paradigms in Mental Health, Dublin, Israel, May 25-26, 2023
• Bury, S. M. (2023) Supporting well-being in the workplace. Panel Discussion. Autism@Work Summit 2023, Virtual Summit, Australia, March 23, 2023
• Bury, S. M. (2023). Barriers to autism employment. Autism and Transition to Tertiary Education & Employment. MindfulASD (Melbourne). *Training for mental health professionals.
• Dr Rachel Kennedy, Social supports to facilitate and increase physical activity participation among young adults with disability GYM-SPARC, Physical Health Community of Practice meeting- Disability access and inclusion (online), Warrnambool City Council, August 22nd, 2023
• Dr Rachel Kennedy, Georgia McKenzie and James Shaghaghi, “More confident within myself” Social support strategies supporting young adults with disability in community gyms – a GYM-SPARC project, webinar in conjunction with Disability Sport and Recreation for International Day of People with Disability (online), November 30th, 2023
• Dr Rachel Kennedy and Georgia McKenzie, Supporting young people with disability exercising in gyms, GYM-SPARC Industry Workshop 2 (online), March 20th, 2023
• Prof Nora Shields and Dr Rachel Kennedy, “Everyone thrives when they feel supported” Strategies to facilitate participation among young adults with disability in community gyms, GYM-SPARC Industry Workshop 3, VicHealth Hub, Melbourne, August 7th, 2023
• Dr Abigail Love, Dr Chris Edwards, & Jane Mantzalas. Social media conversations: What have we learnt about autistic disclosure and burnout? Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP). Online webinar, 14 June, 2023.
• Dr Sam Arnold, Julianne Higgins, & Jane Mantzalas. Our emerging understanding of autistic burnout syndrome. Australian Psychological Society (APS), Psychology of Intellectual Disability & Autism interest group. Online webinar. 17 October, 2023.

Media and interviews

2025

Media mentions

• Professor Alison Lane, La Trobe News –Can sensory vests help treat anxiety in Autistic children?
• Professor Alison Lane – Can sensory vests help treat anxiety in Autistic children? (14 items) – Radio Eastern FM 98.1 Sydney (2CHR 96.5 FM (Cessnock), 2GHR Greater Hume Radio (Albury-Wodonga), 3AW Melbourne (4BC (Brisbane)), 2GB Sydney (3AW (Melbourne), 4BC (Brisbane)), 2WEB Bourke Bourke, AGLE FM Goulburn Goulburn, Flow FM Adelaide, Curtin FM Perth, FiveAA Adelaide Adelaide, 2GB Sydney, Coast FM 96.3 Central Coast, 6PR Perth, 6IX 1080AM Perth, 4BC Brisbane, Hope 103.2 Sydney.
• Professor Nora Shields, Pedestrian – Australia Just Got Its First National Autism Strategy, Here’s What It Means.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, SatrMail – Better health services for autism under $42m strategy.
• Professor Nora Shields and Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, La Trobe News, –  Autism strategy empowers people to thrive.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, EducationHQ news – Concerns new autism plan may overlook children who need help.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Braidwood Times – Plan to improve outcomes for Autistic Australians.
• Lyndel Kennedy (PhD scholar) and Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale, NewsRx. Investigators from La Trobe University Have Reported New Data on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Comparing Disclosure and Supports Used By Higher-Education Students With Neurodivergent or Mental Health Conditions). Mental Health Weekly Digest, 232.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, SBSNews – Government unveils National Autism Strategy.
• Dr Jac den Houting and Associate Professor Darren Hedley, La Trobe News – National plan to improve health of Autistic people.
• Dr Jac den Houting, ABC listen – TOP 5 2025: WINNERS.
• OTARC, La Trobe News,New grant: Pleasure-centred sexual safety and neurodivergent people.
• OTARC, La Trobe Stories of Impact – Olga Tennison’s gift to Autism research.
• OTARC, Canberra City News – Why the AI revolution calls for neurodivergent kids.
• OTARC, La Trobe News – Driving Impact at OTARC’s Annual Research Showcase
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and ASDetect, Autism in a human sense – Launch of the ASDetect app.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and ASDetect, Learning on UMCS – Polish premiere of the ASDetect application and visit prof. Josephine Barbaro.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and ASDetect, Autism in a human sense – ASDetect application.
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and ASDetect, Niepenlo Sprawni Lubin.pl – Early detection of autism among the youngest and the Polish premiere of the ASDetect application.
• ASDetect, Practical Medicine – Polish version of ASDetect has been launched.
• ASDetect, Municipal Family Support Center in Chełm – Early detection of autism among the youngest and the Polish premiere of the ASDetect application.
• ASDetect, SBS Polish – Early detection of autism spectrum disorder in children. Free ASDetect app.
• FItSkills, Melbourne News – Disability pride guide to Melbourne
• VEAC, La Trobe News – Mildura Families Access Free Autism Assessments
• VEAC, La Trobe News – Our Victorian Early Assessment Clinic goes regional
• Professor Dawn Adams, ABC News – What is leucovorin, the drug Trump and RFK Jr claim can treat autism spectrum disorder?
• Professor Dawn Adams, WAtoday – How Donald Trump has made it more dangerous to be pregnant (Syndications – Brisbane Times, The Age, & The Sydney Morning Herald)
• Professor Dawn Adams, PressNewsAgency – How Donald Trump has made it more dangerous to be pregnant
• Professor Dawn Adams, BroomAdvertiser – Paracetamol joins vaccines on Trump’s hitlist as he links painkiller to autism despite lack of evidence (Seven West Media [16 Syndications])
• Professor Dawn Adams, Science Media Centre – Trump’s autism and paracetamol comments disputed – Expert Reaction
• Professor Dawn Adams, scimex –EXPERT REACTION: Trump’s proposed treatment for autism
• Professor Dawn Adams, Lab+Life Scientist – Does paracetamol use in pregnancy cause autism? Experts respond
• Dr Jac den Houting, ABC News – Unproven autism claims like Donald Trump’s risk undoing decades of progress
• Associate professor Darren Hedley, Neurodiverse Connection – Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia Research—What’s New in August
• Professor Nora Shields, LTU media – $2m grant for adults with intellectual disability Syndications: Medianet, Mirage News, The National Tribune
• OTARC, LTU Media –Supporting self-regulation in classrooms
• Professor Nora Shields, EducationHQ – Fitness mentoring program shows great potential for students with disability
• OTARC, EducationHQ – Autism researchers challenged by neurodiverse delegates at showcase
• Associate Professor Darren Hedley, Dr Claire Brown, Dr Jodie Wilson, Dr Simon Bury, La Trobe News – Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention
• Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and Marguerite Hawke, The Conversation – ‘A resounding chorus’: an anthology of Autistic writers celebrates difference
• Dr Patrick Dwyer, Bioengineer.org and Scienmag Science Magazine, Identity-First vs. Person-First Language: Autistic Adults’ Insights
• OTARC & Suicide response Project, Life in Mind, New look Suicide Response Project launched

Interviews

2024

Media mentions

• Dissanayake, C. Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism. The Sydney Morning Herald.
• Dissanayake, C. Thousand-fold increase: What is driving the rise of autism? The Sydney Morning Herald.
• Dissanayake, C. 4 pm on ABC Radio Newcastle – April 3
• Dissanayake, C. 8 pm for ABC Radio Sydney – April 3
• Dissanayake, C. The Briefing.
• Dissanayake, C. Growing awareness of autism shows how future can improve. The Age.
• Barbaro, J. New tablet-based tools to spot autism draw excitement — and questions
• Barbaro, J. How to tell if your preschooler is Autistic – the new tool being trialled in Wellington. RNZ
• Barbaro, J. How to tell if your preschooler is autistic – the new tool being trialled in Wellington. The Transmitter.
• Barbaro, J. Neuroaffirming care values the strengths and differences of Autistic people, those with ADHD or other profiles. Here’s how. The conversation.
• Barbaro, J., & OTARC. SACS training in New Zealand/Aotearoa
• Barbaro, J. The search to reveal why so many Autistic girls go undiagnosed.
• Spoor, J., & Bury, S. Workplace toolkit.
• Richdale, A. Sleep issues and aggression interact with many aspects of psychological, behavioral and medical conditions, according to a network analysis of links among autism traits. Spectrum, Research Roundup.
• Richdale, A. What Biometrics Does PhiliaHealth Measure for Mental Health Interventions and Why?
• Dwyer, P. The meaning of the double empathy problem. The Autistic Scholar.
• Dwyer, P. Sticky attention in autism: Scientists make unexpected discovery when analyzing eye-tracking data. PsyPost.
• Dwyer, P. Autistic community views on supports for infants.
• den Houting, J. Autism diagnosis can transform teens’ lives, but parental response crucial to wellbeing, future outcomes. ABC News.
• den Houting, J. Geordie’s undiagnosed autism and OCD left him unable to attend school. He’s now an award-winning artist. ABC News.
• Radulski, B. ABC’s new comedy Austin grapples with autism stereotypes – with mixed success. The Conversation.
• Radulski, B. The government is looking to improve the lives of Autistic Australians and wants your advice. ABC News.
• Hayward, S. Life changing work. The Bright Side, ABC.
• VEAC. Our Victorian Early Assessment Clinic goes regional.
• GYM-SPARC. VicHealth e-newsletter.
• GYM-SPARC. GYM-SPARC launched.
• OTARC. Inaugural Scholarships for Autistic Scholars.
• OTARC. Impressive turnout for second annual autism showcase.
• OTARC. Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM, retires.  
• OTARC. Understanding and Support for Autism elective.

Interviews

• Abdullahi, I. (2024). Insights from four female scientists caught at the early-career crossroads (nature.com).
• https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-search-to-reveal-why-so-many-autistic-girls-go-undiagnosed-20240622-p5jnu1.html
• Spoor, J. (2024).https://www.missingperspectives.com/posts/how-to-create-a-neurodiverse-workplace/
• Hayward, S. (2024).  Australian Spatial Analytics and neurodiversity employment. The Bright Side podcast (ABC). https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/naplan-success-healthy-joints-and-life-changing-work/id1690118051?i=1000666821712

2023

Media

• Autism and Suicide Associate Professor Darren Hedley Prisoner of the Mind with Dr Jessica Revill
• INSAR On-Demand Dr Ifrah Abdullahi autism-insar.org
• Suicidal behaviors and prevention in Autistic youth Associate Professor Darren Hedley Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine Inc
• What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of Autism and ADHD? Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) The Conversation
• Research to reduce insomnia in Autistic adults Professor Amanda Richdale La Trobe News
• Autism Research—What’s New in February 2023? Professor Amanda Richdale By Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodiverse Connection
• The Importance of Sleep and Social Well-Being in Depression Among Patients with Autism Professor Amanda Richdale By Giuliana Grossi HCP Live
• How Kalon’s legacy is opening doors to support autistic students to thrive Professor Alison Lane, Dr Kelsey Philpott-Robinson La Trobe News
• A discussion about autistic burnout. Jane Mantzalas Middletown Centre for Autism, UK.
• ASDetect Slovakia release News Channel TA3 Media General Info Page Slovakia Main News Channel TERAZ.SK
• ‘Masking my autism at work was exhausting’: The program boosting employment for the neurodiverse Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) By Adam Carey The Age
• Neurotypical Privilege & Autistic Burnout Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) 3CR Radical Radio
• Mental Health Weekly Digest Dr Simon Bury, Alex Haschek, Associate Professor Darren Hedley 3CR Radical Radio
• Australia’s record high autism rates ‘plausibly’ linked to NDIS Professor Cheryl Dissanayake By Tom Burton Australian Financial Review
• Australia’s rates of Autism should be celebrated – but real-life impact, not diagnosis, should determine NDIS support Dr Nancy Sadka, Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro The Conversation

Interviews

• 20PhDs20Mins Einstein A Go-Go, 3RRR Dr Melanie Muniandy
• Episode 101 (EACD 2023 special) – Effect of a community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability on physical activity participation: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial ResearchWorks podcast Professor Nora Shields
• People in NDIS with Autism ABC Melbourne Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro
• The impact of sleep quality, fatigue and social well-being on depressive symptomatology in autistic older adolescents and young adults Autism Research Professor Amanda Richdale
• The story of autism research in Australia: A conversation with Cheryl Dissanayake Spectrum Stories Professor Cheryl Dissanayake
• New study explores how multicultural groups can fall behind in early diagnosis of Autism SBS News Dr Ifrah Abdullahi
• Autism suicide The West Australian, Sunday Times Associate Professor Darren Hedley
• A discussion about autistic burnout. Middletown Centre for Autism, UK. Jane Mantzalas (OTARC PhD student)
• Podcast: Psychological Assessment in Action, Interview with Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Identifying autism early – Validity considerations of the SACS-R tool (Sensitivity & Specificity)
• Media coverage of Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro in Kazakhstan, as a part of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation signing MOU with world-leading autism expert Connie Kasari event

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