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La Trobe University
School of Psychological Science

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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The Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) is a member based organization devoted to advancing knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorders through research and scholarship.

ASfAR membership is open to individuals engaged in academic and research activities (full members), graduate students and post doctoral researchers (student members) and others (affiliate members) who are involved in the study and service of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Organizations involved in providing services for people with ASDs may become organizational members.

In order to qualify for membership of ASfAR, fees must be paid annually and an initial membership application (see overleaf) must be submitted to the ASfAR Interim Committee (until the Executive Committee is formed). All applications will be reviewed by the Committee.

Full member ($100 annually)
Affiliate member ($70)
Student member ($40)
Organizational member ($200)
International member ($100)

Membership fees will support a biennial national research meeting (to be held in the alternate years to APAC), an ASfAR website, and production and distribution of a half yearly Newsletter, administration of subscriptions, membership etc.

For more information email: ASfAR@latrobe.edu.au 

In addition to the usual benefits of membership, ASfAR membership will include:

  • Reduced registration fee for biennial ASfAR meeting (limited to two registrations for organizational members)
  • Receipt of newsletters/reports
  • Ability to vote and run for executive committee positions (only available to full members)
  • Online membership directory (being developed)
  • Login website with latest information on autism meetings etc
  • Student prizes
  • For an application form to become a member of ASfAR (PDF 396 KB)

    To pay your ASfAR subscription online (Not available yet)