yeah, we like NFTs:

Grace Tame "brace yourselves ..." #auspol #npc

Our paper on the SACS-R early autism identification tool - just released by JAMA Network Open

Read our new blog on the SACS-R & SACS-PR early autism screening tools Josephine Barbaro Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) ASDetect #autism #AutismAcceptance openforum.com.au/new-tools-for-…

5-year study using SACS-R and SACS-PR early detection tools showed that 83% of those identified at high likelihood of autism at 12-24 months received a diagnosis of autism, with 96% of all children on the spectrum identified by preschool age. Full article: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

La Trobe has received one of the most significant bequests in its history—a $45m donation from philanthropist, the late Olga Tennison. We are humbled by this generous bequest, which provides a foundation to continue life-changing #autism research. now.latrobe/3Lhkort 💝

Discussions around disability often is presented through the lenses of abled people. My disability is not a curse, nor is it a blessing for others. My existence does not hold its value based on how I make abled people feel. Change can’t happen until we are seen as people.

Honoured to be at Andrew Giles MP #scullin #alp campaign launch today. Inspiring words from Andrew & Ged Kearney, we truly need a govt that actually cares #auspol #AusPol2022 #Election2022

Latest piece from Josephine Barbaro, Dr Nancy Sadka & myself in InSight+ MJA on the role of GPs in the early identification of infants, toddlers, & preschoolers on the spectrum

Today we say sorry. We look honestly at our history. We listen, and we commit to healing and justice.

Josephine Barbaro and Dr Melissa Gilbert discuss the shift from a deficit model of #autism to a #neurodiversity model in this article. thecityjournal.net/news/new-shift…

Excited for TheWeekOnWednesday live at #melbfringe

Hey #DisabilityTwitter #ChronicallyAcademic we want your thoughts re conference accessibility! What can organisers & attendees do to support inclusion of people with #chronicconditions and #disability? Positive & negative experiences welcome. Plz RT 🙌Chronically Academic Disabled Academic Collective

If you’re at #insar2023, pop past to poster 165 to find out more about parental experiences of an early developmental surveillance program Josephine Barbaro

Excited to share Kate Gore's paper on the experiences of Australian #Autistic working mothers!

Coming up at #asfar2023, don't miss #otarc's Dr Melissa Gilbert talk on barriers to diagnosis for Autistic Women at 2:30pm & listen to Patrick Dwyer explore characterizing auditory discomfort in Autistic adolescents at 2:45pm. #autismresearch

Hey International Society for Autism Research, INSAR attendees! Josephine Barbaro, Kate Gore & my posters on Aust Autistic & AFAB non-binary people’s access to diagnosis & supports are up today at bays 18 & 19 😊 #INSAR2024 #AutisticWomen #autisticNB

Not that I have ever been very active here, but thought I’d share that I’ve moved over to Bluesky, for reasons I am sure are very obvious. You can find me here @drmelissagilbert.bsky.social