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Posted inAutism and the senses Autism perspectives Autistic Adults

Sensory Series: Heat, Sensory Comforts, and the Holiday Season

The Australian summer can come with its own set of sensory trials that can shape the way Christmas unfolds. Heat regulation issues, sun and brightness, outdoor sensory bombardment, etc.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 23, 2025
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Posted inAcademic Autism and the senses Educational and vocational engagement

Sensory Series: Which sensory elements of school environments influence Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing?

Words by Professor Dawn Adams // 3 min read time. Are sensory aspects of school environments linked to Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing? Our new systematic review says yes! We…
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 17, 2025
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Posted inAutism and the senses Autism perspectives Autistic Adults

Sensory Series: Sensory Joy and Overload at Christmas

Christmas in Australia arrives with the buzz of cicadas, the smell of sunscreen mixing with barbecue smoke, the harsh brightness of summer sun bouncing off tinsel, and the peculiar disconnect of winter imagery in forty-degree heat.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 10, 2025
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Posted inAcademic Autism perspectives Autistic Adults

OTARC at APAC 2025: Connections, Insights and Regional Collaboration

A small group from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) attended the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) 2025 in Perth/Boorloo. Several of our researchers and affiliates presented across the…
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment November 28, 2025
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Posted inAcademic Events Impact stories

Empowering Parents: Autism Detection App Launches in Poland

In a step toward improving access to early autism identification, A/Prof Josephine Barbaro has led the Polish launch of ASDetect, a free mobile app designed to help parents and caregivers track their child’s development and identify early signs of autism.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment October 29, 2025
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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Family wellbeing

Autistic people aren’t looking for treatments or cures. They want a world that accepts and values them for who they are.

By Professor Dawn Adams - 2 min read. The Trump administration’s claim to have found both the cause and a treatment for autism, blaming the use of painkillers in pregnancy…
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment October 1, 2025
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Posted inImpact stories Neurodiversity News

Beyond the interview: Building neuroinclusive recruitment that works

We are transforming our recruitment practices by breaking down barriers that exclude Autistic and other neurodivergent talent. Our neuroinclusive approach creates a fairer, more supportive workplace.
Posted by Alex Haschek May 18, 2025
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Posted inAutism and the senses Autistic Adults Camouflaging

Making waves in autism awareness: A review of The Stimming Pool

The Stimming Pool is a revolutionary film merging documentary and fiction, co-directed by UK-based Autistic artists. This article is a review of the film from a sensory-friendly screening session at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2024.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment November 15, 2024
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Posted inPolicy advocacy Study summary

Critical paper and policy brief: Suicide and Autistic people

We recently published a critical paper on suicide mortality rates in Autistic people and a corresponding policy brief to inform public health policy in the future.
Posted by Alex Haschek September 10, 2024
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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Mental Health

Busting the myth of the Criminal Autistic Psychopath

Dr Patrick Dwyer, OTARC Research Fellow, discusses the likelihood of Autistic people committing crimes.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment July 2, 2024

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