Understanding reasons for later autism diagnosis

Aspect at 60: From changing children to changing perspectives

Dr Vicki Gibbs looks back on 20 years at Aspect, from helping establish diagnostic assessment services to leading research that improves everyday outcomes for Autistic people. She shares how listening to Autistic people and combining lived experience with research has transformed autism practice.

School's finished. What next?

Coming soon! Side by Side – Aspect's new transition program for Autistic young people

Aspect at 60: How one meeting changed everything. David Epper’s journey of understanding, advocacy and hope

Former Aspect Board member and Life Governor David Epper OAM reflects on the meeting that changed his understanding of autism and inspired his longstanding connection with Aspect.

Aspect at 60: Former Aspect CEO reflects on 19 years of change, leadership and the evolution of autism understanding

Former Aspect CEO Adrian Ford reflects on nearly two decades of leadership, the growth of Aspect and how listening to Autistic people reshaped the organisation's approach.

Aspect at 60: Judy Brewer AO reflects on three decades of change

Following her son's autism diagnosis, Judy Brewer AO has spent nearly three decades advocating for greater understanding, inclusion and opportunities for Autistic people. In this Aspect at 60 profile, she reflects on the progress made and the work still to come.

Great Expectations: The hidden rules of every day life

Every day, we rely on hundreds of unwritten rules to move through community life. Most people don’t notice them until they find themselves in a situation where they don’t know the rules. For Autistic people, this is a critical part of everyday life.

Meet Ella Brissenden: the Autistic illustrator behind 'Edward’s Astonishing Animals' - Part 1

Illustrator Ella Brissenden shares how her own experiences and creative approach helped bring Edward’s Astonishing Animals to life through rich, detailed artwork that reflects the story’s themes of identity, belonging and special interests.

Meet Ella Brissenden: the Autistic illustrator behind 'Edward’s Astonishing Animals' - Part 2

Illustrator Ella Brissenden shares how her own experiences and creative approach helped bring Edward’s Astonishing Animals to life through rich, detailed artwork that reflects the story’s themes of identity, belonging and special interests.

Michael Theo on writing his first children's book

Known to many as an actor, Michael Theo shares the story behind his first children's book and why creating a neurodivergent main character was so important to him.

Pride in progress

With Autistic Pride Day on June 18 coming up, Tania is reminded of the challenges she faced in trying to fit into neurotypical society and the relief of having a diagnosis that sets her apart from most people.

Talking scents: Why smell matters

When we think about sensory accessibility, noise and lighting often come to mind first. But what about smell?

Why endowments matter: Building the Aspect Impact Fund

In this piece, Shahar Burla explores why endowments matter, why more not-for-profit organisations should consider them, and how the Aspect Impact Fund is designed to create lasting support for Autistic Australians.