Half of Australians admit limited autism understanding

Top concerns and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is worrying for everyone, but frequent changes and uncertainty caused by the pandemic can be particularly difficult for many people on the autism spectrum and their families.

Aspect launches an alert card for people on the autism spectrum

A new card to help Autistic people disclose their autism to others when they find themselves in a difficult or emergency situation has been launched today by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

Tips to help with wearing face masks

Working in collaboration with people on the autism spectrum, Aspect have produced some helpful tips around wearing masks

New autism practice research enewsletter

The Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice has just published the first ARCAP enewsletter

Statement regarding Aspect’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on Autism copy

The Senate Select Committee secretariat has acknowledged that Aspect's submission was received by them on the 16 July 2020, explained that submissions are currently being reviewed prior to being uploaded to the website, and emailed the chair of the committee, Senator Hollie Hughes, to clarify the position.

Aspect Schools establish a Student Representative Council (SRC)

Aspect Schools are establishing Student Representative Councils (SRC) this year to allow students to provide input into decisions that affect them and discuss school priorities and projects. Elected students will also be representing the school at school and community events, developing leadership and advocacy skills along the way.

Aspect proudly launches Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2020-2023)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia and New Zealand (ASAN AUNZ), has proudly launched the Aspect Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 - 2023 (DAIP), a 3 year plan to develop a more inclusive and accessible organisation.

Evidence-based autism teaching resources now available from new, free online professional learning community

We’re celebrating an important milestone – the completion of one of Australia’s largest and most successful autism education research projects and the launch of an online professional learning community - called inclusionEd - for educators who teach children with diverse learning needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

Back to school made easier for kids on the autism spectrum

Shoes and Sox and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered together to make the going back to school experience just a little easier for everyone involved!

Gold Coast Airport launches extensive hidden disabilities program

Gold Coast Airport is launching a comprehensive and best practice program to assist passengers with a hidden disability following close consultation with key stakeholders, including Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

In an Australian first, Aspect launches distance education for students on the autism spectrum

An innovative program allowing students on the autism spectrum to learn from home by connecting them to teachers via digital learning tools, will start next year in what is set to be an Australian first.

Aspect partners with Microsoft Store Sydney to launch free autism-friendly Minecraft workshops

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered with flagship Microsoft Store Sydney to present a series of free autism-friendly Minecraft workshops for children aged 8 – 14 years.