Half of Australians admit limited autism understanding

Dating apps help Autistic adults find connection but new research warns of high safety risks

Dating apps are helping many Autistic adults form meaningful connections and long-term relationships, but new research from Aspect shows the experience often comes with high emotional costs and serious safety concerns.

Aspect response to Thriving Kids foundational supports model

Aspect has prepared a response to the Thriving Kids foundational supports model

Aspect shares checklist to support Autistic students transitioning into the new school year

Aspect is encouraging parents, carers and schools to put simple, proactive supports in place to help Autistic students settle more smoothly into the new school year and adapt to new environments.

What it takes to build an autism-informed teaching and learning system

Between 2022 and 2025, Aspect Schools undertook a system-wide shift to create an autism-informed approach to assessment and teaching that reflects how Autistic students learn and demonstrate progress.

Aspect Welcomes Kathi Boorman to the Board

Aspect has appointed Kathi Boorman as a Board-elected Director. Kathi brings over 30 years of leadership experience in mental health services, with a strong focus on person-centred, evidence-informed programs and systemic reform.

New autism-specific distance education program launches in South Australia

South Australian families will soon be able to access the state’s first autism-specific distance education program for students in Years 3–6, launching in Term 2, 2026.

Laying the foundations ceremony – new Aspect Port Macquarie campus

Construction of Aspect’s new Port Macquarie campus is officially underway, marking a major milestone for the region’s autism community.

Aspect urges caution in interpreting NDIS autism figures

Aspect has prepared a response to today’s report regarding an increase in autism diagnoses among children accessing the NDIS.

Aspect’s response to US ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’ webpage update

Aspect has prepared a response to the recent changes to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Autism and Vaccines” webpage.

Important safety update: Coloured sand recall

Several brands of coloured sand have been recalled after testing identified potential asbestos contamination. The affected brands are: Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg), Educational Colours – Rainbow Sand (1.3kg), Kadink Decorative Sand (10g) – 6 pack, Kadink Sand (1.3kg)

Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) receives Autism CRC Award for Achievement in Autism Research

Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) Research Fellow, Dr Abbey Love and her team have received this year’s Autism CRC Award for Achievement in Autism Research (Translation of Autism Research).

Aspect Western Sydney School celebrates opening of new outdoor learning and play spaces

Aspect Western Sydney School’s Wetherill Park campus newly enhanced outdoor learning and play spaces officially opened, marking an exciting new chapter in providing engaging and inclusive environments for students on the autism spectrum.