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Community consultation for students (8-18 years)

Do you want to share what school is like for you?

If you're an autistic student aged 8 to 18 years, we want to hear from you! 

Autism CRC is doing a research project to help teachers and schools learn how to support autistic students better. You can tell us what helps you learn and feel included.

We'll ask you to share your thoughts by doing an online survey. You can choose how you talk to us – using either words, or pictures. 

If you're interested, you will need to your parent or caregiver to visit this website and read the information below. They will get more information to help you get started.

You can also watch the video here to find out more.

Thank you for helping us make schools better for autistic students like you!

What parents and caregivers need to know 

We want to hear from autistic children and young people about their experiences in school and what helps them feel included and supported.

Autism CRC and researchers from Griffith University, La Trobe University and Queensland University of Technology are conducting a national consultation to help develop new guidance for inclusive education in Australian schools.

Children and young people can share their views in a survey.

Parents or caregivers can access the information sheet, confirm eligibility and get started via the following link.

Get started

Things to know

  • We’re inviting autistic children and young people aged 8–18 to share their experiences of school and learning.
  • Participation is voluntary and supported with visuals, flexible communication options and child-friendly information.
  • The option to tell us more by talking with a friendly researcher in an individual or group video call is now closed and all session are full.
  • This research is part of a national project to develop guidance for inclusive education in Australian schools.
  • The research team uses a neuro-affirming approach and has worked with autistic researchers to design accessible, inclusive materials.
  • Participation is voluntary and all contributions are confidential. 
  • Consultation closes at 4pm (AEST) on Friday, 5 September.