The largest autism-specific school sports carnival comes to Sydney Olympic Park

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is bringing all nine of its schools together from around NSW and SA on Wednesday 16 November, to form the largest autism-specific sports event in the southern hemisphere.

Taronga Zoo launches Sunflower Hidden Disability Scheme

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is proud to announce the launch of the Sunflower Hidden Disability Scheme as part of Aspect’s autism friendly work at Taronga Zoo, with a special Access Taronga event being held this Sunday for guests on the autism spectrum and others with a Hidden Disability to celebrate.

Autistic leader has message for One Young World Summit on mental health of her community

A corporate sponsorship by VivCourt (Vivienne Court Trading Pty Ltd) to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is enabling young Autistic Leader and advocate for better mental health support for the autism community, Lydia Dean, to take her important message to the annual One Young World Summit being held in the UK this week.

Aspect Partners with Victoria University

Academia and NGO bring novel approach to address educational and employment opportunities for the autism and Autistic communities.

Dr Chris Edwards receives 2022 Margot Prior Award from ASfAR

Congratulations to Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) postdoctoral researcher, Dr Chris Edwards for being acknowledged by Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) for his research about disclosure for Autistic individuals.

Cam’s Technology Centre Official Opening at Hunter High

The Aspect Hunter school officially opened their new technology center last week. Read Principal Lara Cheney's speech on the day to learn more about the new installation.

Stockland shopping centres introduce 'sensory maps'

Imagine not knowing how a place will sound, look and even smell before you even arrive? While this may not be a big deal for everyone, for people on the autism spectrum and their families this can be the difference between an unpredictable day full of anxiety or a more managed and calm experience.

Extreme walk participants conquer Mount Bogong

This year, Aspect Riverina School students and staff challenged themselves to complete an extreme version of the Walk for autism and conquer Mt Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak. The walk was designed to empower students by building self-confidence and resilience.

Aspect Acknowledges 2022 National Recognition Award Recipients

Australians recognised for their inspiration, determination and innovative support of the Autistic and autism communities.

Olympian visits Aspect Central Coast School to Walk for autism

Triple Olympian and bronze medalist rower, Chris Morgan, shared his journey today as an Olympian on the autism spectrum with students from Aspect's Central Coast school to support Walk for autism.

Aspect launches partnership with The Athlete's Foot to create autism friendly fittings

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with The Athlete's Foot, one of the largest specialty athletic and lifestyle footwear retailers in Australia and New Zealand with over 130 locally-owned and operated stores.

Canberra Community Law and Autism Spectrum Australia break new ground with launch of accessible legal social scripts

In an Australian first, Canberra Community Law has developed a series of social scripts, in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), to help clients access legal services and engage with certain legal processes.