Learning his language: A refugee mother’s path to empowerment and understanding

Cing is a devoted mother of a child on the autism spectrum and a proud Burmese refugee who arrived in Adelaide in 2015. Her story highlights the immense challenges that refugee families face as they navigate trauma, resettlement, and parenting a child with a disability.

Alexandra Visits: Aspect South Coast School

Hi, I’m Alexandra. As the receptionist at Aspect, I love finding out more about the people, programs, and campuses that make up our community. This helps me answer questions at reception and through my role as a social media monitor.

Rethinking Recruitment: One Simple Change that benefits many

Traditional recruitment methods like face-to-face interviews are a major barrier to employment for Autistic candidates. This blog explores how one simple adjustment, rethinking how interviews are done, can make a big difference.

Q& A with Aspect Occupational Therapist Jordyn Brown

Join us in celebrating OT Week (27 Oct - 4 Nov) and recognising the amazing work of Occupational Therapists - showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and compassion in everyday practice.

Dear Past Me: What I wish I knew about becoming a carer

Becoming a carer can be life changing. It can reshape your priorities, your relationships and even how you see yourself. While caregiving doesn’t come with a handbook, we can learn a lot from those with first-hand caregiving experience.

Beauty and the Beast Relaxed Performance in Perth!

Disney Theatrical Group is proud to be partnering with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia), Autism Association of Western Australia and Crown Perth to offer a relaxed performance of Beauty and the Beast the Musical in Perth on Sunday 21 September 2025 at 12:30pm.

Join Run for Autism: Every step counts toward a more inclusive future

Join Amber in running 70km this October for the 70% of Autistic people experiencing mental health challenges.

Invisible differences: understanding Autistic girls in the classroom

Autism often presents differently in girls, which can result in delayed diagnosis and overlooked needs. While boys are more likely to display visible traits, Autistic girls often mask their differences, appearing to cope in class while quietly experiencing anxiety, exhaustion and social difficulties.

The Power of Philanthropy in supporting people on the autism spectrum

In a world where there are challenges aplenty, philanthropy remains a powerful force for good, especially in supporting people on the autism spectrum.

David runs into Aspect ACS St Albans, and leaves skipping

David finds his place at Aspect Adult Community Services centre in St Albans, and helps others to better understand autism.

From Indoors to Engagement: Bernie finds her confidence and place in the community

Bernie joined Aspect Adult Community Services St Albans centre in 2021. From the very beginning, her happy personality stood out.

Is my child ever going to speak?

Marlene Eksteen, a Speech Pathologist of 35+ years writes about the journey of communication with an Autistic child, in particular non-speaking Autistic children. While traditional milestones have children saying their first words at approximately 12 months, neurodiverse children may begin speaking much later.