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Come fly with Alexandra! Autism and airport experiences

In this blog post, Alexandra shares some of her recent airport experiences, tried and tested tips to make travel easier and a new research study aimed at improving airport accessibility.

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Supporting Autistic teenagers through adolescence

Aspect podcast host Madeleine Lobsey (Wondiverse) recently welcomed Benison O’Reilly (co-author of Australian Autism Handbook) on the show. Together they explored how to support Autistic teenagers through adolescence, offering advice on aiding their social interactions and friendships and addressing common puberty and mental health challenges to help parents provide comprehensive support during these transformative years.

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Unbreakable Bond: A Sibling's Journey with an Autistic Brother

It all started with graduating from the University of Wollongong and moving back to Sydney to start my career. After months of searching for any job, I came across a job ad on LinkedIn. The opportunity was to be a marketing and communications graduate and work for Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), a company that has played a massive part in my own life, my family's and of course, my amazing, older Autistic brother, Joshua.

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Am I Autistic? Getting diagnosed as an adult

Getting an adult autism diagnosis is a personal choice. Some say it helps them to understand more about themselves, while others may feel confused. We explore the the pros and cons in this article.

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International Day of People with Disability – celebrating diversity, embracing inclusion

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) calls attention to the strengths and accomplishments of people with disability, while also highlighting the importance for society to celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion for all disabilities. In this blog, several members of the Autistic and autism communities share their experiences and perspectives of diversity and inclusion.

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Our Students, Our Stories: Albert's Artistic Journey at Aspect Hunter School

Meet Albert, a talented artist from Aspect Hunter School.

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OT Week - Meet Janet Cheong

This week we are celebrating OT week and the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of the occupational therapists (OTs) on our Aspect Therapy team.

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OT Week - Meet Kiera Browne

This week we are celebrating OT week and the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of the occupational therapists (OTs) on our Aspect Therapy team.

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