Positive Outcomes for Autistic Employees at DHHS
The Rise@DHHS project improved employment opportunities for Autistic individuals through tailored support, professional development, and an inclusive workplace culture. Read the final report.
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Parental stress and Autism
OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and Autism
Changing the Global Mindset on Autism and Employment
Specialisterne Denmark’s founder Thorkil Sonne gives a personal account of his journey
Meltdowns after school
After-school meltdowns can be tough, especially with multiple children on the autism spectrum. While research is limited, this post offers practical tips, like addressing hunger, frustration, and using distraction or quiet time, to help ease the transition from school to home.
Echolalia and Autism
Echolalia isn't exclusive to autism. Discover the facts.
Supporting speech development in minimally-verbal Autistic adults
Can Autistic adults learn to speak? The answer isn't clear due to limited research. While some may develop speech, outcomes vary. A speech pathologist can assess both verbal and non-verbal communication, increasing the chances of success.
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New Autism research demonstrates positive impact of early suports
A new research study at the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC) based at La Trobe University’s Children’s Centre, in collaboration with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
The inner voice
Explore how inner speech influences cognitive tasks in both Autistic and non-Autistic individuals, its role in memory and planning.
Imitation Difficulties Among Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Social Motivation or Motor-Execution Problem?
OTARC honours student, Lacey Chetcuti, describes her research where she asked preschool Autistic children and 20 children without developmental difficulties to imitate a simple and a more complex action demonstrated on an Apple® iPad® by either a socially engaging and a neutral model.
Using an eye tracker in Autism Research
How do Autistic individuals perceive and engage with the social world? This blog post explores groundbreaking research using eye-tracking technology and a conversation with a 12-year-old Autistic boy named Ludwig. Discover how autism influences social understanding and why simple interactions, like a guessing game, reveal deeper insights into the unique ways Autistic individuals process social information.