Unbreakable Bond: A Sibling's Journey with an Autistic Brother

It all started with graduating from the University of Wollongong and moving back to Sydney to start my career. After months of searching for any job, I came across a job ad on LinkedIn. The opportunity was to be a marketing and communications graduate and work for Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), a company that has played a massive part in my own life, my family's and of course, my amazing, older Autistic brother, Joshua.

Am I Autistic? Getting diagnosed as an adult

Getting an adult autism diagnosis is a personal choice. Some say it helps them to understand more about themselves, while others may feel confused. We explore the the pros and cons in this article.

International Day of People with Disability – celebrating diversity, embracing inclusion

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) calls attention to the strengths and accomplishments of people with disability, while also highlighting the importance for society to celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion for all disabilities. In this blog, several members of the Autistic and autism communities share their experiences and perspectives of diversity and inclusion.

Our Students, Our Stories: Albert's Artistic Journey at Aspect Hunter School

Meet Albert, a talented artist from Aspect Hunter School.

OT Week - Meet Kiera Browne

This week we are celebrating OT week and the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of the occupational therapists (OTs) on our Aspect Therapy team.

OT Week - Meet Janet Cheong

This week we are celebrating OT week and the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of the occupational therapists (OTs) on our Aspect Therapy team.

Beauty and the Beast Special Relaxed Performance

Disney and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) are partnering to bring you a special autism friendly performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. We are thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind opportunity for families seeking a sensory-friendly theatre experience which will take place on Saturday 18 November 2023 (1:30 pm) at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

Hannah’s journey at an Aspect school

Ever wonder what it’s like being at an Aspect school? Hannah, one of our students at Aspect Central Coast Secondary School tells us about her? experiences and thoughts about school in the following Q&A session.

Autism and Eating Disorders: Understanding Shared Traits, Risk Factors and Support Needs

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can have severe physical and psychosocial consequences, affecting approximately 16% of the general population. Recent research estimates that 23% of the Autistic population have a co-occurring eating disorder. This blog sheds light on the intersection between autism and eating disorders, exploring shared traits, risk factors and need for specialised support.

Matthew’s dream to become a chef

Matthew is one of the participants at Aspect's Adult Community Services centres in Melbourne. At Aspect, we are all about working in partnership with Autistic people and their support network to assist with capacity-building skills to achieve goals, whether it be social and community participation, physical exercise or learning a new skill.

New online self-compassion program for Autistic Adults

Throughout life, we all encounter moments of hardship, uncertainty and adversity. In these moments, we can be our own harshest critics, scrutinising our every move and berating ourselves for perceived failures. But what if, amidst life’s setbacks, we could treat ourselves with the same kindness that we offer others? What if we could be self-compassionate?

Making Sports Inclusive for Autistic Individuals

Australian professional football club, Western Sydney Wanderers, works with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) to make soccer autism friendly for the next generation of players.