Stories that shaped us
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.