How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?
Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype. This article is republished from The Conversation.
Sensory Series: Finding Cool, Calm Anchors in the Australian Summer
In summer, familiar sensory experiences need to work with the heat, not against it. Your anchors might look different from traditional imagery — and that’s perfectly okay.
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: Which sensory elements of school environments influence Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing?
Words by Professor Dawn Adams // 3 min read time. Are sensory aspects of school environments linked to Autistic students’ learning and wellbeing? Our new systematic review says yes! We…
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.
2024 Research Showcase videos
The showcase features a series of thought-provoking presentations delivered by experts from the centre. Speakers included Dr Jac den Houting, Dr Melissa Gilbert, Dr Patrick Dwyer, Dr Nancy Sadka, and PhD candidates Clare Kermond, Lyndel Kennedy, and Kate Gore.
Sensory Week 2024 roundup
https://otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/making-waves-in-autism-awareness-a-review-of-the-stimming-pool/
Calling all sensory detectives and creators…
We know that most Autistic people, and some non-autistic, have sensory issues. For those on the Autism spectrum, noises that go unnoticed by many can sound like a booming drum.
