In our new paper, 63% of the autistic adults who were currently experiencing #AutisticBurnout (n=76) said they'd had thoughts of suicide or self-harm in the previous 2 weeks. So important to explore this relationship further. doi.org/10.1002/aur.31…
International Society for Autism Research, INSAR Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)

✨New #openaccess research

The paper explores:
(a) what vactivities #autistic people engage with
(b) whether #employment /labor force participation differ from the general population
(c) whether participation rates differ by gender or between time points

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/au…

Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP Autism Journal Dr Chris Edwards Here is the link to the free self-compassion program: aspect.org.au/about-autism/o…

OTARC’s PhD Candidate Helen Andrews is looking for your help to answer questions on #selfdetermination
#OTARC #PhDStudy contact via link
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/defining-self-…

📣 Aspiring PhD students in #Australia - in partnership with Untapped, OTARC is offering a new #Scholarship with the topic Supporting Employment for Indigenous Neurominorities.

Enquiries to Dr Jennifer Spoor - j.spoorLa Trobe University.edu.au

La Trobe University

🌟Achievement!

Congratulations Asmita Mudholkar - who’s first PhD publication has been ranked in the top 10% of papers published in Child: Care, Health and Development (by downloads). doi.org/10.1111/cch.13…

#TopDownloadedArticle La Trobe Researchers La Trobe University #OpenAccess #PhD

INSAR 2024 Annual Meeting - Book Your Hotel Today!

Reserve through the INSAR group hotel block and receive the most affordable rates, networking opportunities and proximity to the Convention Centre.
Booking deadline: 10 April, 2024.
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/fMhjCROAWocl…
International Society for Autism Research, INSAR

The federal government's Department of Social Services have released the draft National Autism Strategy aiming to improve lives across education, employment, healthcare, and public awareness.

Share your feedback by May 31 engage.dss.gov.au/developing-the…

#Autism #NationalAutismStrategy

'Every school should have access to allied health so that kids get the support where they are,' to ensure the best support for autistic children and their families, says @olgatennison's Prof Cheryl Dissanayake. brnw.ch/21wIwwj

📍New #Openaccess research paper

'a new model capturing individual and workplace factors that contribute to the work experience of #Autistic people who participate in industry employment programmes'

doi.org/10.1177/136236…
La Trobe Researchers

Some places (free) still available at INSAR pre-conference event. Check it out. Pleased to be one of the keynotes. events.humanitix.com/insar-pre-conf…

Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) can play an important role and provide vital support to Autistic people and their families accessing healthcare at public hospitals.

🗣️We want to hear about your experiences with the DLO service here: surveyhero.com/c/dlo-experien…

📍New #OpenAccess research paper

A Preliminary Trial of an Early Surveillance Program for #Autism and Developmental Delays within General Practices

doi.org/10.1007/s10882…

La Trobe Researchers

'Embracing neurodiversity is good for neurodivergent children and good for society.' A wonderful resource for families on their neurodiversity and neurodivergence education journey.
raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-hea…

New seminar now on the OTARC blog! otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/understanding-… #otarc Georgia Mckenzie

Earlier this month we welcomed Parliamentary Secretary of Disability Iwan Walters MP to our Victorian Early Assessment Clinic, where he met with our multidisciplinary team & connected with families currently on their assessment journey. La Trobe University La Trobe Researchers #otarc

The NDIS has undertaken a comprehensive review of the published research (23 articles) to understand the benefits of assistance dogs or pets for Autistic people. Click the link to view the findings. ndis.gov.au/about-us/resea…

Watch Lauren Lawson (née Hollier) insightful presentation at the #OTARC seminar series 2023, delving into #sleep difficulties among Autistic & non-autistic adults. Learn about her innovative ACT intervention program & data-dense methods. vimeo.com/840252322

Watch Lauren Lawson (née Hollier) insightful presentation at the #OTARC seminar series 2023, delving into #sleep difficulties among Autistic & non-autistic adults. Learn about her innovative ACT intervention program & data-dense methods. vimeo.com/840252322

Continuing our focus on sleep, the SASLA study, funded by the Autism CRC, offers some simple things young Autistic adults can do to get better sleep.
autismcrc.com.au/knowledge-cent…