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…
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 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.
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: 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.
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 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…
In-Person Training Boosts Autism Support in Darling Downs
Darling Downs Health (DDH) has taken an important step in strengthening early autism-screening supports for young children across the region by hosting in-person training for their staff in the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance (SACS) tool, developed by the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at La Trobe University.
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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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.