SACS – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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PODCAST: Seeing into the future of autism detection

OTARC's Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and Duke University's Professor Geraldine Dawson speak to Andrew Saintsing, PhD, Intern, and Stephanie DeMarco, PhD, Managing Editor of the Drug Discovery News Dialogues podcast about early identification of autism.

Alex Haschek September 20, 2024

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SACS inclusion in Australian policy and guidelines

The SACS tool, now embedded in major Australian health policies and guidelines, is transforming early autism identification and fostering faster access to vital support.

Alex Haschek June 25, 2024

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Early autism identification in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Aotearoa’s largest rollout of the world-leading SACS tool is transforming early autism identification by training hundreds of professionals to deliver culturally responsive, life-changing support.

Alex Haschek March 22, 2024

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Autism prevalence in Australia: What we know so far

n this blog post, we'll explore some of our research that aims to understand the prevalence of Autism in Australia. OTARC researchers have conducted four studies that have created a clearer picture of the situation and highlighted areas where more attention and support may be needed.

Alex Haschek November 7, 2023