As we come to the end of the school year, our children may be feeling overwhelmed by the many changes that will happen over the next few weeks and into the start of the new year.
Each year, Aspect brings students from all nine schools together from around NSW and SA to participate in the largest autism-specific sports event in the southern hemisphere. Over 600 students, teachers and volunteers attended the event at the Athletics Centre of Sydney Olympic Park for a day of inclusivity and celebration. This year, we had over 60 corporate volunteers help out on the day who contributed their time and energy and helped to make sure the day ran smoothly.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
