There's still time to have your say

There’s still time to have your say in the future of autism research priorities by completing a short 10 minute online survey as an individual, or compiling a submission on behalf of your organisation or service.

The Australian Autism Research Council (AARC) is looking for feedback from:

autistic people
families and carers
researchers
service providers (including health, justice, education, employment, government, disability, built environment and other services that support the autistic community).

Consultation closes on 30 June 2019.

To view the Draft Research Priorities for Consultation 2019, Terms of Reference, survey and submissions process follow the link below.

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Autism@Work Summit

The 3rd Autism@Work Summit will take place in Melbourne, on Thursday, 25 July 2019. This FREE event is aimed at employers and is ideal for those interested in learning more about the business benefits of neurodiversity employment programs.

The Summit will feature high profile employers (such as DXC, NAB, ANZ, SAP and the SunPork Farms) and autistic employees discussing both the advantages and practicalities of introducing and sustaining successful Autism@Work programs.

Calling diagnosticians

Are you currently involved in the assessment and diagnosis of autism in Australia?

If so, Telethon Kids Institute and University of Western Australia are asking for your participation in a survey that aims to understand your current assessment and diagnostic practices.

This survey can take approximately 20-30 minutes for most professionals, and a maximum of 50 minutes (depending on the breadth of the assessment types that you offer and the number of optional questions you choose to answer).

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SAS Facilitator Training

We are excited to announce training dates for Secret Agent Society (SAS) Facilitator Training Courses for the remainder of 2019. Catch us in Hobart, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, Canberra or the Gold Coast.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the SAS program, we are also introducing new Early Bird discount pricing!

SAS Small Group Program provides an evidence-based solution to empower children and build social-emotional resilience.

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Creating inclusive spaces

Autism CRC has produced guidelines and checklists to support the creation of inclusive environments at events such as workshops, conferences and conventions.

An inclusive environment is one that caters for the needs, desires and preferences of all attendees, and reduces anxiety as much as possible. Creating a physical and psychological environment that supports and promotes optimal participation, engagement, comfort and learning will also help in retaining a higher number of participants.

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My ingredients – 2018 Digital Art Celebration entrant

Photograph of canvas painting, painted with acrylics and glitter by nine year old Cadence.

Painting is of a pink heart, edged by sparkling rainbows and depicting the diverse individual qualities that Cadence says “makes me, me”.

Artist, Cadence, aged 9

Autism CRC is the world’s first national, cooperative research effort focused on autism. We take a whole-of-life approach to enhance the lives of people on the autism spectrum, from diagnosis and the early years to the school years and into adult life.

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