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Teen stands front the words STOP BULLYING on the purple wall.
Posted inAutism perspectives Educational and vocational engagement Health and wellbeing

At school and in danger: Why we need to end the bullying of Autistic students and how we can do it

Autistic students are not safe in Australian schools. A new submission to the Australian government calls for urgent, evidence-based action to end this crisis.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment August 7, 2025
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Posted inEducational and vocational engagement Supports and practices for daily living

Sensory-friendly learning: Strategies for inclusive classrooms

A classroom scene showcasing a table cluttered with diverse learning materials and supplies for students
Posted by Alex Haschek October 28, 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 Events Health and wellbeing

Suicide Prevention in Autism report and policy brief

Following a 2021 conference, a select group of lived experience experts and researchers met to draw together content from the conference into a final report and policy brief.
Posted by Alex Haschek May 10, 2022
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