Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
New on the blog
Tassie Strengthening Autism Screening Across the State
Early autism screening across Tasmania is expanding as a number of key services implement training in the Social Attention & Communication Surveillance (SACS) tool.
Creating Knowledge: Our Research Program Areas
Victorian Early Assessment Clinic (VEAC)
VEAC provides an affordable comprehensive needs assessment and differential diagnosis within a neurodiversity-affirming practice model to families of children under 36 months of age with a high likelihood for Autism in Victoria. Research and evaluation are a core part of the operation of the VEAC.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
We translate our research into practice through education and training. See what is currently available on our training page.
Connect with us
Events
-
BLOOM Symposium - Wellbeing for Autistic children
Friday 20 March 09:15am
Join us for a free online event where we begin to explore what truly supports the wellbeing of Autistic children.
News
-
Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.
-
Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention
Researchers from La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) have developed neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention training and resources for healthcare professionals.
-
$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability
Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability