Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm

Monotropism, an autistic-led theory of attention, may explain both the intense joys and challenges of autism by showing how narrow focus shapes experience.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment September 19, 2025

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Autism Professor Gives Back to the Next Generation of Researchers

Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale knows from personal experience the difference that top-up funding can make to a PhD project.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment September 16, 2025

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Impact stories News Policy advocacy

The importance of evidence in shaping the National Autism Strategy

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact/contributions-to-policy

Alex Haschek February 21, 2025

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News

OTARC research output list: Conference items, keynotes, invited talks, workshops,media and interviews

We present at conferences, provide workshops and interviews to communicate our research. The following are a list of research outputs since 2023.

Alex Haschek January 6, 2025

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Learning with OTARC

OTARC peer-reviewed publications list

An archive of Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre peer-reviewed publications.

Alex Haschek January 6, 2025