Discover Aspect's Top 5 podcasts

From exceptional high needs to twice exceptional, Aspect's a different brilliant® podcast is providing a new resource to assist in understanding and learning about autism. Discover below our five most-listened podcast episodes across three seasons.

Aspect’s future research – about, for and by Autistic people

ARCAP has recently completed a landmark study, in partnership with Autistic people and their parents/carers and Aspect practitioners, to find out what a good life means for Autistic people and for parents/carers of Autistic people and what might help or hinder Autistic people and parents/carers in achieving a good life.

My child has just received an autism diagnosis – what now?

Receiving a diagnosis of autism for your child may feel overwhelming, but luckily there is plenty of support and information available to help you and your child navigate this path.

Early Birds: A good example of special access events

When you have a hidden disability (e.g. Autism, Dementia, Sensory Processing, PTSD) accessing public spaces comes with a lot of barriers. This can include busy, loud, crowded environments, confusing and unexplained rules, and judgement from other people.

Autistic and Proud

My community makes me proud to be Autistic every day. June 18th marks autistic pride day. This will be my first pride celebration. To celebrate I have gathered some of the words from my #ActuallyAutistic peers

I fit in at Aspect and love it! - by Tom Broadley

Ten years ago, my mum enrolled me in Aspect’s Adult Community Services (ACS) program in Hawthorn, Victoria. I was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at age 14, and didn’t do well at school.

Providing Needed Resources for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Very little is known about how autism is understood and supported in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including First Nations People.

The benefits of using visual supports

Visual supports provide a visual reference that can be used as often as needed, and can support people on the autism spectrum with skill development, communication and increased independence.

Constantly on the go?

Our a different brilliant® podcast explores with the the connection between movement, sports and autism. Have a listen.

Our amazing 16th Annual Recognition Awards recipients

The Aspect National Recognition Awards acknowledge the achievements of exceptional people in the Autistic and autism communities.

A Parents’ Perspective by Melanie Carrier

This year our household celebrated our son Liam starting an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker. We never would have dreamt of this day almost 18 years ago, when at just 2 years old, he was diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

Coffee anyone?

From Lattes to Cappuccinos, our Aspect Central Coast high schoolers are brewing up a storm through a new work education and employment program, which aims to prepare students for a smooth transition into employment post-school.