OTARC Local news
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Can sensory vests help treat anxiety in Autistic children?
La Trobe awarded $780,000 to investigate effect of one vest on mental health.
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National plan to improve health of Autistic people
Roadmap an important step towards better care, La Trobe experts say.
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Autism strategy empowers people to thrive
La Trobe welcomes Australia's first-ever national autism strategy.
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Toolkit rolled out to Victorian Public Sector
Neurodivergent employees supported by Australian-first resource.
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Our Victorian Early Assessment Clinic goes regional
The VEAC team visited Bendigo to undertake cognitive, motor-skills and play-based assessments
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Impressive turnout for second annual autism showcase
OTARC's 2024 Research Showcase incorporated neuroinclusive event practices
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GYM-SPARC launched
A new program from OTARC that helps young adults with disability thrive at the gym
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Autistic community views on supports for infants
La Trobe University has led a world-first study to better understand how to support infants who might be Autistic
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Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM, retires
Celebrating the 40-year career of Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM with 100 friends and colleagues
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Inaugural Scholarships for Autistic Scholars
Rebeka Carter and Mel Giugni have been awarded the inaugural OTARC PhD for Autistic scholars
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SACS training in New Zealand/Aotearoa
Partnership with Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington marks OTARC's largest investment in SACS training to date
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Understanding and Support for Autism elective
We spoke with Erin Salmon (pictured), a student of La Trobe University’s Understanding and Support for Autism elective