Webinars

  • Autism@Work 2023 Virtual Summit

    Over forty local and international speakers – many of whom are neurodivergent – provided their expertise and shared their experiences at this year's Autism @ Work Virtual Summit, held on 22-23 March 2023. 
  • Understanding the Supporting Children National Guideline: What to expect from the draft release and what will happen next

    Understanding the Supporting Children National Guideline

    The draft version of the National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia is now open for public consultation. In advance of the draft’s release, Associate Professor David Trembath and Professor Andrew Whitehouse presented this webinar to provide information about the development of the Guideline and what to expect from the draft release.
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    Autism@Work 2021 Virtual Summit

    More than 500 delegates attended Australia’s first Autism​@​Work Virtual Summit, hearing about the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace and exploring how to achieve Sustainable Programs, Sustainable Employment for employers and employees.
  • 2021 Awards for Achievement in Autism Spectrum Research

    2021 Awards for Achievement in Autism Spectrum Research

    Presenting the recipients of the 2021 Autism CRC Awards for Achievement in Autism Spectrum Research. Three projects received recognition for their outstanding commitment to inclusive research practices and translation of autism research.
  • Autistic scholars panel

    Autistic scholars panel, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear from autistic scholars Pia Bradshaw, Rebecca Poulsen & Dr Matthew Bennett.
  • Autism at work

    Autism at work, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from researchers and autistic employees on new insights on effective employment practices from our global study, release of the Integrated Employment Success Tool for employers and experiences of employment from autistic employees.
  • Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of research evidence

    Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of evidence, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear from the authors about the landmark report Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of research evidence.
  • Health, assessment and diagnosis

    Health, assessment and diagnosis, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from experts on localising health information for health practitioners and new resources for clinicians via the National Guideline Implementation Toolkit.
  • Writing and transitions

    Writing and transitions, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from researchers and education experts on a co-designed app to help kids with their writing, and enabling support with transition planning for students – an educator’s guide to myWAY Employability.
  • Launch of the Australian Autism Research Council 2020-21 Research Priority

    Australian Autism Research Council 2020-21 Research Priority Update, Autism Month webinar 2021

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear about the Research Priority update from Australian Autism Research Council (AARC).
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    Webinar and Premiere Event of My Quality of Life: A Photovoice Gallery

    My Quality of Life: A Photovoice Gallery premiered at 12pm (AEST) Friday 6 November 2020 with a showing of the gallery and a live Q&A with the team involved.

  • Building Resilience for Children and Teenagers, Autism Month 2020 webinar series

    Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2020 webinar series. In this webinar, hear about online and remotely delivered evidence-based tools and programs that can help build resilience in children and teenagers on the autism spectrum.
  • Connection and Quality of Life

    Connection and Quality of Life, Autism Month 2020 webinar series

    Hear experts share the latest on using chat-bot technology to support participation and health and wellbeing in higher education, working with autistic researchers to uncover the hidden histories of late-diagnosed autistic adults, and developing a Quality of Life tool for autistic adults.
  • Diagnosis, Early Intervention and Sleep, Autism Month 2020 webinar series

    In this webinar, hear the latest from experts on diagnostic practices and experiences in New Zealand, new parent mediated observation tool for infants showing early signs of autism and what we know about sleep in children on the autism spectrum.
  • Autistic Voices - Influencing Change, Autism Month 2020 webinar series

    In this webinar, autistic leaders share their insights about influencing positive change in your community or area of interest and finding opportunities to collaborate and create or be part of change.
  • School Years Webinar, 30 April 2019

    This webinar is part of our 2019 Autism Month series and features the latest research on improving classroom acoustics, promoting school connectedness and the development of inclusionED. Speakers include A/Professor Michael Whelan, A/Professor Wayne Wilson and A/Professor Beth Saggers.
  • Autistic Voices Webinar, 29 April 2019

    This Autism Month Webinar gives you a chance to hear the perspectives of four autistic adults. They talk about what being autistic means to them and what they would like others to know about autism. All four speakers are graduates of the Future Leaders Program.
  • Adulthood Webinar 2019, 26 April 2019

    In this 2019 Autism Month Webinar you will hear about two longitudinal studies being carried out and research into helping young adults to plan and prepare for their working life. Speakers include Dr Sam Arnold, Julianne Higgins, Dr Rebecca Flower, A/Professor Marina Ciccarelli.
  • Functional Near-Infared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) - Early Years and Diagnosis, 24 April 2019

    An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Professor Valsamma Eapen looks at how we can use neuroimaging techniques to better understand brain development in children on the spectrum and how that knowledge can improve outcomes for children. 
  • Australian Autism Biobank - Early Years and Diagnosis, 24 April 2019

    An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Dr Felicity Rose talks about how this national initiative has the potential to accelerate autism discovery research to improve the lives of people on the spectrum. 
  • Transition to school - Early Years and Diagnosis, 24 April 2019

    An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Professor Valsamma Eapen talks about supporting children and their families as they transition to school, and the science behind the recommendations.   
  • Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, 24 April 2019

    The first in our 2019 Autism Month Webinar series, Dr Felicity Rose and Professor Valsamma Eapen discuss the Australian Autism Biobank, how best to support children and their families during transition to school and the promise of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in autism research.
  • Support and transition models of practice, 24 April 2018

    Dr Trevor Clark and Dr Beth Saggers discuss early years behaviour support for children on the autism spectrum and transition models of practice for teachers of children on the spectrum.
  • Health, wellbeing and employment, 17 April 2018

    A/Professor Anna Krzeminska, Dr Anna Urbanowicz and Mr Matt Ormiston discuss health and wellbeing, employment initiatives and ANZ's Spectrum Program for adults on the spectrum.
  • Early years and diagnosis, 16 April 2018

    Dr Kiah Evans, Dr Josephine Barbaro, Olga Tennison and Professor Valsamma Eapen discuss the national diagnostic guideline, surveillance programs and autism subtyping.
  • Early years, 14 September 2017

    Presented by Dr Marleen Westerveld, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research on literacy profiles and literacy predictors for early learners on the autism spectrum.
  • Early years, 7 April 2017

    This webinar discusses talks about our development of Australia’s first national guideline for autism diagnosis in collaboration with NDIA to help define a diagnostic process is consistent and accurate.
  • Adulthood, 6 April 2017

    This webinar gives an overview of employment initiatives, making the workplace more inclusive, Autism and Agriculture, and practices to help ensure recruitment and on-boarding processes are appropriate for autistic candidates.
  • School years, 5 April 2017

    This webinar talks about our landmark longitudinal study of autistic students, looking at the relationship, if any, between child/family characteristics, intervention experiences and school support, development and behaviour.
  • Neurodiversity, 4 April 2017

    This webinar delves further into the neurodiversity movement to give a better understanding of how different brains work in different ways and an appreciation of the value of diversity.
  • Promote acceptance, 3 April 2017

    Launching our webinar series for Autism Month 2017 is a panel discussion by autistic adults who will examine autistic strengths and highlight the ways in which the broader community can celebrate diversity and promote acceptance.
  • Adulthood, 24 November 2016

    Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research developing practical tools and interventions to support adults on the autism spectrum to find a valued place in society.
  • School years, 8 September 2016

    Chaired by Dr Keely Harper-Hill, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research in evidence-based, whole classroom interventions to support children on the spectrum in the classroom.
  • Peer research, 5 August 2016

    This webinar provides a practical overview of the process of co-production of autism research to support researchers and the autistic community to participate meaningfully in peer research.
  • Early years, 22 July 2016

    Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of a project underway which is trialling a therapy for infants identified as showing early risk for autism.
  • Autistic voices, 7 April 2016

    Chaired by Olivia Gatfield, this webinar is a panel discussion with adults on the autism spectrum who are involved in our research, and their views on what is needed to reach our vision to transform lives.
  • Adulthood, 6 April 2016

    Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research developing practical tools and interventions to support adults on the autism spectrum to find a valued place in society.
  • School years, 5 April 2016

    Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research in evidence-based, whole classroom interventions to support children on the spectrum in the classroom. Button link to YouTube
  • Early years, 4 April 2016

    Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar brings together three leading specialists to present our latest research in early diagnosis, developmental surveillance and current practice. Button link to YouTube