Aspect at 60: 'Nothing about us without us' says Aspect Board member Tori Haar

Autistic advocate and researcher Tori Haar has been part of the Aspect community for many years, first as a founding member of the Aspect Advisory Council and, since 2020, as a member of the Aspect Board. In this Aspect at 60 profile, Tori discusses the importance of Autistic voices in shaping the organisation and her hopes for the future.

Aspect at 60: 'From mysterious to mainstream', a message from Aspect's patron, John Doyle AM

Writer, broadcaster and comedian John Doyle has been Patron of Aspect since 2006 but his connection to the organisation goes back much further through his older sister, Jennifer. In this Aspect at 60 profile, John speaks about his family’s early experiences of autism, the changes he has witnessed over the decades and why Aspect’s work remains so important to him.

Aspect at 60: Aspect’s journey to a ‘different brilliant’

From joining Aspect through Positive Partnerships in 2008 to becoming CEO, Jacqui Borland has seen significant changes in how autism is understood and how Aspect works alongside Autistic people. She shares what has stood out during her time at Aspect and what she hopes to see for Autistic people and the organisation in the years ahead.

Aspect at 60: A students journey to belonging

Vivien shares how attending an Aspect school helped her build confidence, feel accepted and be herself. She explains why a supportive school environment made all the difference.

Aspect at 60: From changing children to changing perspectives

Dr Vicki Gibbs looks back on 20 years at Aspect, from helping establish diagnostic assessment services to leading research that improves everyday outcomes for Autistic people. She shares how listening to Autistic people and combining lived experience with research has transformed autism practice.

Aspect at 60: How one meeting changed everything. David Epper’s journey of understanding, advocacy and hope

Former Aspect Board member and Life Governor David Epper OAM reflects on the meeting that changed his understanding of autism and inspired his longstanding connection with Aspect.

Aspect at 60: Former Aspect CEO reflects on 19 years of change, leadership and the evolution of autism understanding

Former Aspect CEO Adrian Ford reflects on nearly two decades of leadership, the growth of Aspect and how listening to Autistic people reshaped the organisation's approach.

Aspect at 60: Judy Brewer AO reflects on three decades of change

Following her son's autism diagnosis, Judy Brewer AO has spent nearly three decades advocating for greater understanding, inclusion and opportunities for Autistic people. In this Aspect at 60 profile, she reflects on the progress made and the work still to come.

Aspect at 60: Lynne Miller on trusting the journey

A long-serving Aspect teacher and parent reflects on how autism understanding, inclusion and support have evolved over the past 30 years – and the lessons she’s learnt from the students and families she’s supported along the way.

Aspect at 60: two sisters, one shared purpose

For sisters Bella Smythe and Jessica Degrassi, working at Aspect has shaped both their careers and how they approach supporting Autistic people. Here is their story.

Aspect at 60: Nicola and a childhood connection that shaped a lifetime in medicine

A childhood mentoring experience at Aspect in the 1970s still shapes how one former young volunteer understands autism, medicine and inclusion.