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Read blogs related to Autistic and autism communities. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia's largest autism-specific service provider, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. We believe that people on the autism spectrum are differently brilliant. Our vision is to provide the best possible opportunities for people on the spectrum.
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1M ago
This podcast episode explores autism disclosure and what society can do to create spaces where Autistic people feel safe and supported ..read more
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1M ago
The holiday season can be overwhelming for many Autistic individuals, including families navigating busy events and social expectations. This blog offers practical tips and strategies for creating a more inclusive and stress-free festive season for everyone ..read more
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1M ago
To mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), ABC’s Gardening Australia is featuring our inspiring Autistic participants at Aspect’s Adult Community Services Hawthorn Centre. In this article, Tom Broadley discusses the benefits of the gardening program ..read more
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1M ago
We have heard your feedback and updated our Autism Alert Card, including introducing another version! Importantly, Autistic staff at Aspect oversaw this process, ensuring the cards truly meet community needs ..read more
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4M ago
Josh, an Autistic father facing mental health challenges and burnout, discovered that acknowledging his loneliness, seeking connections with like-minded individuals, and balancing family life with personal needs helped him combat feelings of isolation ..read more
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4M ago
Matthew is one of the participants at Aspect's Adult Community Services centres in Melbourne. At Aspect, we are all about working in partnership with Autistic people and their support network to assist with capacity-building skills to achieve goals, whether it be social and community participation, physical exercise or learning a new skill ..read more
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4M ago
This is a topic close to my heart. Autistic representation in the media is crucial, and to portray it authentically, the actor themselves needs to be autistic ..read more
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4M ago
Are you or someone you know on the autism spectrum? If you are, you’re not alone as I happen to be on the autism spectrum myself. While everyone is different, people on the spectrum love the comfort of routine and I’m willing to admit that I do too ..read more
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5M ago
This blog addresses the overlooked prevalence of autism among older adults, highlighting how historical diagnostic criteria and societal stigma have left many undiagnosed. Through personal anecdotes and research, it illustrates the challenges faced by these individuals and contrasts the progress in diagnosing younger generations with the limited recognition of autism in older adults ..read more
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5M ago
Research has shown that in many cases autism can be reliably diagnosed as young as 2 years of age. However, many children are not diagnosed until much later ..read more