In Program 3: Adulthood, we are improving opportunities for autistic people to successfully participate in higher education and employment, and identifying best practice in physical and mental health management. There has never before been such a multi-faceted, collaborative research effort as the Autism CRC, focused on post-school outcomes and improving the wellbeing of autistic adults. Our development of national protocols will give clear guidance to autistic people, their families and health professionals who assist them.
Where did we come from?
- Little support post-school
- Lack of life skills and vocational options
- Escalating isolation and mental health problems
- Limited community participation and access
- Very low employment rate
Where we are going?
- School leavers are assisted in making meaningful vocational choices and gaining sustainable employment through Autism CRC evidence-based tools
- Tertiary education staff are skilled in providing assistance and support to autistic students to ensure successful transition into tertiary education
- Autistic adults participating meaningfully in community life, enjoying enhanced mental and physical health with improved economic status
Program Director: Professor Sonya Girdler
‘Hear’ to help Chatbot
Status: Active
Autism and Agriculture
Status: Active
Autism @ Work
Status: Active
HealthPathways Autism Initiative
Status: Active
Improving health and wellbeing for autistic adults
Status: Active
Optimising recruitment and retention for autistic adults
Status: Complete
Studio G multimedia program for young adults
Status: Complete
Career pathway responder system for young people
Status: Complete
Improving independence in driving for autistic adults
Status: Complete
Goal setting tool for adolescents and adults (AAGST)
Status: Active
BOOST-A: from research to practice
Status: Active