We note the announcement made in the U.S. today linking autism to the use of acetaminophen (referred to as paracetamol in Australia) during pregnancy and suggesting that folinic acid could ‘cure’ or ‘treat’ autism.
Victoria University and Aspect are boosting the disability services workforce, improving the lives of Autistic adults and removing barriers to education success for neurodiverse students.
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) – a critical piece of legislation that protects the rights of people with disability, including Autistic people.
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) welcomes the Government’s announcement to strengthen early supports for children and families through the proposed Thriving Kids program.
Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with BreastScreen NSW to improve breast screening accessibility for Autistic women, who currently have significantly lower screening rates than the general population, despite the life-saving importance of early detection.
As an organisation dedicated to working alongside Autistic people to create inclusive communities and support individuals to live their best lives, on their own terms, Aspect is deeply concerned by recent public statements made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that perpetuate harmful and outdated views about autism.
A significant research initiative led by the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) is set to explore the gender-related discrepancies in autism diagnoses among Australian adolescents and young adults.
This May, thousands of Australians will walk 7,000 steps a day for Walk for Autism, Aspect’s major annual fundraiser, standing in solidarity with the 70% of Autistic people who face mental health challenges – exacerbated by living in a world that is not autism-friendly.
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is proud to announce the development of a new K-6 campus in Port Macquarie, designed to meet the growing demand for autism-specific education in the region.
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is marking World Autism Understanding Day (2 April) with a powerful new campaign to enhance the public’s understanding of autism and provide practical guidance on how Australians can better support people on the autism spectrum.
