Australia's first on-campus community centre for Autistic adults has opened as Victoria University's St Albans campus, as part of a collaboration with Aspect. This ground-breaking partnership aims to provide support services, training opportunities and qualifications for Autistic adults, whilst benefitting Victoria University students in training in related fields.
Guided by artist and parent Shanae Hunter, students from our Aspect satellite class at Briar Road Public School joined the mainstream students to learn about the Aboriginal language Dharawal.
For years I was a Mardi Gras spectator in awe of the sparkles, rainbows and everyone in the Parade being themselves. I spent years wishing I was in the Parade. This year, I too became a sparkly, rainbow covered human. I will remember for the rest of my life.
As an Autistic person or a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it can be challenging to prioritise self-care. Often, the demands of daily life can leave little time or energy for attending to personal needs. However, self-care is essential for promoting overall health and well-being, reducing stress levels, and improving the ability to cope with life's challenges.
Creating an autism-friendly world is easier than you think - it starts with a shift in perspective, as shared by community leaders and Autistic advocates.
Did you hear the news? World Autism Awareness Day is now World Autism Understanding Day! Ya’ll are probably wondering, why the name change? Well, it’s pretty obvious; the vast majority of our society have heard of autism.
Identity-first language is a preferred way of identifying autism for some Autistic people. Aspect has its own guidelines, which was based on feedback and guidance from our Autistic and autism communities.
Today is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion we invite you to listen to one of Aspect's most listened podcast discussing... Women and girls on the autism spectrum!
