Understanding reasons for later autism diagnosis

Could AI make the world work better for Autistic people?

Craig Smith, Manager, Technology and Innovation at Positive Partnerships, says Autistic people are already finding practical ways to use AI to support executive functioning.

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.

5 signs distance education could be the right fit for your Autistic child

Aspect established Australia's first autism-specific distance education program to provide another education pathway for Autistic students with learning and support needs that may be better met outside a traditional classroom environment.

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.

Great Expectations: The hidden rules of every day life

Every day, we rely on hundreds of unwritten rules to move through community life. Most people don’t notice them until they find themselves in a situation where they don’t know the rules. For Autistic people, this is a critical part of everyday life.

Pride in progress

With Autistic Pride Day on June 18 coming up, Tania is reminded of the challenges she faced in trying to fit into neurotypical society and the relief of having a diagnosis that sets her apart from most people.

Talking scents: Why smell matters

When we think about sensory accessibility, noise and lighting often come to mind first. But what about smell?

Why endowments matter: Building the Aspect Impact Fund

In this piece, Shahar Burla explores why endowments matter, why more not-for-profit organisations should consider them, and how the Aspect Impact Fund is designed to create lasting support for Autistic Australians.

Is the autism spectrum broken, or do we need to better understand support needs?

In this collaborative article, Ainslie Robinson, Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Vicki Gibbs reflect on autism, identity and support needs, and ask whether the real challenge is not the spectrum itself, but whether our systems are equipped to understand and respond to the diversity of Autistic experience.