Celebrating World Autism Understanding Day

As the world acknowledges World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has moved to change the wording to World Autism Understanding Day, in a bid to foster greater consideration and acceptance of autism and Autistic people.

New research study reveals the complex disclosure decisions faced daily by Autistic people

A research study conducted by a team of Autistic and non-Autistic researchers has followed a group of Autistic adults over a two-month period to understand their motivations for disclosing they are Autistic and the experiences they encounter along the way.

New Autism-Specific Community Connection Hub announced for Liverpool

Aspect successful in receiving second WestInvest fund to build an inclusive centre for people on the autism spectrum.

New research study reveals the complex disclosure decisions faced daily by Autistic people

A research study conducted by a team of Autistic and non-Autistic researchers has followed a group of Autistic adults over a two-month period to understand their motivations for disclosing they are Autistic and the experiences they encounter along the way.

Aspect successful in receiving WestInvest funds for new School campus

Purpose-built autism-specific campus to open in the Hills shire in 2025.

The largest autism-specific school sports carnival comes to Sydney Olympic Park

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is bringing all nine of its schools together from around NSW and SA on Wednesday 16 November, to form the largest autism-specific sports event in the southern hemisphere.

Taronga Zoo launches Sunflower Hidden Disability Scheme

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is proud to announce the launch of the Sunflower Hidden Disability Scheme as part of Aspect’s autism friendly work at Taronga Zoo, with a special Access Taronga event being held this Sunday for guests on the autism spectrum and others with a Hidden Disability to celebrate.

Autistic leader has message for One Young World Summit on mental health of her community

A corporate sponsorship by VivCourt (Vivienne Court Trading Pty Ltd) to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is enabling young Autistic Leader and advocate for better mental health support for the autism community, Lydia Dean, to take her important message to the annual One Young World Summit being held in the UK this week.

Aspect Partners with Victoria University

Academia and NGO bring novel approach to address educational and employment opportunities for the autism and Autistic communities.

Dr Chris Edwards receives 2022 Margot Prior Award from ASfAR

Congratulations to Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) postdoctoral researcher, Dr Chris Edwards for being acknowledged by Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) for his research about disclosure for Autistic individuals.

Cam’s Technology Centre Official Opening at Hunter High

The Aspect Hunter school officially opened their new technology center last week. Read Principal Lara Cheney's speech on the day to learn more about the new installation.

Stockland shopping centres introduce 'sensory maps'

Imagine not knowing how a place will sound, look and even smell before you even arrive? For people on the autism spectrum and their families this can be the difference between an unpredictable day full of anxiety or a more managed and calm experience.