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Two young people looking at each other in a gym setting, wearing grey workout clothing.
Posted inAutism supports Autistic Adults Health and wellbeing

“Have a go – you might surprise yourself”: Supporting Autistic young people at the gym

Researchers at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) explored how a community gym program called FitSkills, supported Autistic young people to feel confident, safe and included in gym settings.
Posted by Jake Mulligan March 16, 2026
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Posted inEducational and vocational engagement Identification and diagnosis SACS

Tassie Strengthening Autism Screening Across the State

Early autism screening across Tasmania is expanding as a number of key services implement training in the Social Attention & Communication Surveillance (SACS) tool developed by the Olga Tennison Autism…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 24, 2026
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Posted inStudies Recruiting

Together, we can be the change

Identify supports and remove barriers to enable Autistic employees to thrive at work.
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 20, 2026
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Posted inStudies Recruiting

Early Childhood Paths study

All babies develop differently – sometimes this is noticeable in the way they play, communicate, or interact with you or their environment.  We are looking for families in Victoria and…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 20, 2026
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Posted inAutism and the senses Autistic Adults Mental Health

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…
Posted by Jake Mulligan February 17, 2026
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Posted inHealth and wellbeing News

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.
Posted by Alex Haschek February 13, 2026
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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Intellectual disability and Autism

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.
Posted by Jake Mulligan January 28, 2026
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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
Night view of Christmas Decoration and Lights above Yarra River in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; the shot was taken on 12/07/2024.
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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