Understanding reasons for later autism diagnosis

Restoring history, creating a place to thrive: Aspect Treetop School recognised for planning excellence

Aspect Treetop School in Adelaide has been recognised in the 2026 Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) South Australia Awards for Planning Excellence, with the school's transformation nominated in the Great Place category.

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2026: Participation Matters

This OT Week, we’re celebrating occupational therapists and the role they play in supporting Autistic people to participate in the activities that matter to them.

Occupational Therapy Week – Participation Matters for children transitioning to school

Starting school is an exciting milestone for children and parents alike, but can also raise a lot of uncertainty for families with an Autistic or neurodivergent child about how to best support their child's transition to school.  

Occupational Therapy Week – "Participation Matters" in pregnancy and early parenthood

Pregnancy and early parenthood can reshape everyday life, changing what a person is able to do, how they do it and the support they may need. This Occupational Therapy Week (26 October – 1 November), we’re exploring the theme Participation Matters and what it means for Autistic people during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood.

A day in my life at Aspect Distance Education

What does a typical school day look like when your classroom is at home? For 15 year-old Aspect Distance Education student Fynn Squires, it starts with a morning walk with his Dad and the family dog, before logging on to join teachers and classmates for the school day. Fynn Squires, Year 9 student, Aspect Distance Education 

Professionalism through an Autistic lens: Navigating the hidden rules of work

Jess, an Autistic professional, reflects on navigating unclear and inconsistent expectations of “professionalism” in the workplace. Her story explores the impact of hidden rules, masking and the energy spent trying to meet expectations that were often unrelated to performance.

Building your mental wellbeing toolkit for life's challenges

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme, Together We Thrive, highlights the importance of the connections that support our wellbeing. In this blog post, we draw on research from the  Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) to explore how self-understanding, connection and support can become part of our mental wellbeing toolkit, helping us through life’s ups and downs. 

Professionalism matters. But are we judging the right things?

Professionalism matters, but not every expectation is tied to performance. This blog explores how workplace ‘hidden rules’ can create barriers for Autistic and neurodivergent employees, and what employers can do differently.

Aspect at 60: 'Nothing about us without us' says Aspect Board member Tori Haar

Autistic advocate and researcher Tori Haar has been part of the Aspect community for many years, first as a founding member of the Aspect Advisory Council and, since 2020, as a member of the Aspect Board. In this Aspect at 60 profile, Tori discusses the importance of Autistic voices in shaping the organisation and her hopes for the future.

Aspect at 60: 'From mysterious to mainstream', a message from Aspect's patron, John Doyle AM

Writer, broadcaster and comedian John Doyle has been Patron of Aspect since 2006 but his connection to the organisation goes back much further through his older sister, Jennifer. In this Aspect at 60 profile, John speaks about his family’s early experiences of autism, the changes he has witnessed over the decades and why Aspect’s work remains so important to him.

Aspect at 60: Aspect’s journey to a ‘different brilliant’

From joining Aspect through Positive Partnerships in 2008 to becoming CEO, Jacqui Borland has seen significant changes in how autism is understood and how Aspect works alongside Autistic people. She shares what has stood out during her time at Aspect and what she hopes to see for Autistic people and the organisation in the years ahead.

Finding structure, support and a new path forward

Luke Thomas shares his family's journey to finding the right learning environment for his son, Finlay.