Understanding reasons for later autism diagnosis

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.

Is the autism spectrum broken, or do we need to better understand support needs?

In this collaborative article, Ainslie Robinson, Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Vicki Gibbs reflect on autism, identity and support needs, and ask whether the real challenge is not the spectrum itself, but whether our systems are equipped to understand and respond to the diversity of Autistic experience.

Aspect at 60: Lynne Miller on trusting the journey

A long-serving Aspect teacher and parent reflects on how autism understanding, inclusion and support have evolved over the past 30 years – and the lessons she’s learnt from the students and families she’s supported along the way.

Supporting Sensory Processing differences through a neuro-affirming approach

Research suggests up to 95% of Autistic individuals experience sensory processing differences, which can have a significant impact on their ability to engage in everyday activities throughout their entire life.

Supporting Autistic students through school transitions

School transitions are part of every student’s educational journey. From starting school, moving from primary to secondary settings, or preparing for post-school pathways. Aspect's online Community of Practice discusses this important topic on 10 June 2026