Sensory Series: Cooling and Regulation Strategies for Hot Days
Words by Dr Dianne Blackwell // 1 min read. Even with preparation and sensory joy, heat and sensory load can accumulate throughout the day. Cooling and regulating the body first…
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World-first toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Researchers from La Trobe University have launched a world-leading toolkit for healthcare professionals to better identify and support Autistic adults at risk of suicide.
Separating Evidence from Fear: What Paracetamol Claims Really Mean for Autism
The suggestion of something ‘causing’ autism can reinforce stigma, even when the evidence ultimately shows no causal link.
Sensory Series: Finding Cool, Calm Anchors in the Australian Summer
In summer, familiar sensory experiences need to work with the heat, not against it. Your anchors might look different from traditional imagery — and that’s perfectly okay.
How our team’s research informed the new National Standard on Bullying in Australian Schools
The new National Standard is a step toward tackling bullying in schools. Here’s how we played a part in shaping it.
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ASDetect: Early identification of autism in the hands of parents
ASDetect is a free, scientifically validated mobile app that helps parents identify early signs of autism through video-guided assessments, improving access to timely diagnosis worldwide.
At school and in danger: Why we need to end the bullying of Autistic students and how we can do it
Autistic students are not safe in Australian schools. A new submission to the Australian government calls for urgent, evidence-based action to end this crisis.
Posted inAcademic Neurodiversity
Spotlighting the work of Dr Dianne Blackwell
Meet Dr Dianne Blackwell, a researcher with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) whose work bridges clinical expertise and lived experience.
Informing international understanding of suicide risk in neurodivergent people
An OTARC led systematic review is helping to change conversations around suicide prevention and mental health reform in Scotland.
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Dr Melissa Gilbert, researcher
Dr Melissa Gilbert is a researcher at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre whose work is helping to shift long-standing assumptions about autism and gender.