Students' artwork honours the sea turtle Gudhamaang

Guided by artist and parent Shanae Hunter, students from our Aspect satellite class at Briar Road Public School joined the mainstream students to learn about the Aboriginal language Dharawal.

My Mardi Gras Experience by Iona Hain

For years I was a Mardi Gras spectator in awe of the sparkles, rainbows and everyone in the Parade being themselves. I spent years wishing I was in the Parade. This year, I too became a sparkly, rainbow covered human. I will remember for the rest of my life.

Nurture your well-being, self-care is essential

As an Autistic person or a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it can be challenging to prioritise self-care. Often, the demands of daily life can leave little time or energy for attending to personal needs. However, self-care is essential for promoting overall health and well-being, reducing stress levels, and improving the ability to cope with life's challenges.

How I became Mr A+

Michael Theo discusses love, employment, and taking chances

What can an individual do to make the world more autism-friendly?

Creating an autism-friendly world is easier than you think - it starts with a shift in perspective, as shared by community leaders and Autistic advocates.

Common myths about autism

Autism is often misunderstood, but each Autistic individual is unique - 'When you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum, you’ve met one person.'

From ‘awareness’ to ‘understanding and acceptance’ by Thomas Kuzma

Did you hear the news? World Autism Awareness Day is now World Autism Understanding Day! Ya’ll are probably wondering, why the name change? Well, it’s pretty obvious; the vast majority of our society have heard of autism.

Tech accessibility and autism education - by Craig Smith

How much technology surrounds you right now—your phone, smartwatch, tablet, or laptop? These days, we’re always close to it.

How do we describe autism?

Identity-first language is a preferred way of identifying autism for some Autistic people. Aspect has its own guidelines, which was based on feedback and guidance from our Autistic and autism communities.

Celebrating Autistic Women and Girls this International Women's Day

Today is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion we invite you to listen to one of Aspect's most listened podcast discussing... Women and girls on the autism spectrum!

Resource books aimed at helping parents, carers and support workers now discounted

"How to" Manuals were created by our highly qualified team of therapists and educators to provide support to parents, carers and support workers.

My journey to diagnosis and what it means to me - by Alexandra Robinson

Read Alexandra's experience about being diagnosed late in life and her work with Aspect.