School's Back! TK's Advice for Parents

It's a new year and the TK blog is back! After a hiatus, Thomas is back with a blog targeted to parents and professionals. For his first blog this decade TK gives some advice for parents who are worried about the new school year

Are autistic individuals vulnerable to financial exploitation? – by Dr Ru Ying Cai

Researchers around the world have begun to take an interest in the financial experiences of autistic individuals. This is an important area of research as being able to manage your own finances is critical for living an independent life.

Relaxed performances at the Sydney Festival 2020

From Sydney CBD to Parramatta, Sydney Festival 2020 unleashes its 2020 program on the city. Here's a list of relaxed performances (sensory-friendly) to help you enjoy this essential fixture of Sydney’s summer calendar.

Leadership is a journey

As we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), Aspect Research assistant and Inclusion Consultant Emma Gallagher, shares her personal journey and her perspective on the empowerment of people on the autism spectrum.

Flying high

A few Aspect students and their families were given the opportunity to fly in a jumbo!

6 powerful reasons you should give to charity instead of giving Christmas gifts this year

Christmas is a time of giving. Here are 6 reasons why you should donate to charity in lieu of presents so your gift will provide meaningful support to those in need.

Autism and dating - what the research tells us - by Emma Gallagher

Dating can be fun, exciting, nerve-racking and at times, downright confusing. And while everyone’s experiences are different, for autistic people dating can come with an extra layer of complexity; involving reading non-verbal cues, picking up on innuendoes and an expectation to communicate emotions.

First Impressions Review - The A Word - By Ben Calandruccio

Ben Calandruccio is a movie fan, writer and a young man on the autism spectrum.He's back with a new review, of the series "The 'A' Word".

OT Week: Q&A with OT Emma Towns

Monday 21 Oct marks the start of Occupation Therapy Week (#OTWeek) across Australia. Out in the community, we often receive the question “What is occupational therapy?”, and so this year we’re shining a spotlight on a couple of Occupational Therapists and we start with Emma Towns.

OT Week: Q&A with OT Andrew Trenfield

This Occupational Therapy Week (#OTWeek), we're introducing you to a couple of Aspect OTs. Meet Andrew Trenfield, from our Hunter team. Andrew is an experienced OT and a regional Operation Leader for the Northern NSW team and the Mid North Coast teams. He is sharing me about his journey and his work at Aspect.

Autism Behind the Wheel: Teaching Teens and Young Adults on the Spectrum to Drive

Driving is an important milestone in the lives of teenagers and young adults. No longer do they have to ask Mum or Dad for a ride to their friends’ houses. Now they can drive themselves to school, work, and beyond, giving them more freedom over their own schedules. Learning to drive is an opportunity for teens and young adults to earn their independence.

Celebrating Speech Pathology Week: Q&A with Tiff Simmons

Sunday 25 August marks the start of Speech Pathology Week across Australia. The week is an opportunity to make all Australians aware of those in our community who have a communication disability. We asked one of our experienced SP to tell us more about her work with adults and kids to help them maximise their communication and quality of life.