Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
the 2025 OTARC Impact Report is now live
We use multiple pathways to achieve impact in practical, measurable ways for Autistic and autism communities. Read about the work we undertook in 2025 and our work that has had impact in 2025.
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.
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News
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Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.
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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.
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$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability
Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability