Projects

We create knowledge—and put it into action to make meaningful change.

Our work is focused on creating lasting, positive outcomes for Autistic people. This page brings together our major projects and the innovative ways we’re translating research into practice. These initiatives reflect the goals of our Strategic Plan: to deliver evidence-informed supports, shape inclusive policy, and build capacity across the autism workforce. Through strong partnerships and a collaborative approach, we’re creating lasting impact across the lifespan and the full spectrum of abilities.

SPAN.TOOLKIT

The span.toolkit provides free access to clinical and lived experience resources to equip mental health professionals with the tools and information needed to identify and support autistic adults experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviour.

Please be aware, this website discusses suicide, mental health, trauma, and distress. Please practise self-care and take breaks when needed.

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Research in practice

We translate high-quality research into real-world supports, services, and training that improve everyday life for Autistic people, their families, and carers.

VICTORIAN EARLY ASSESSMENT CLINIC (VEAC)

Specialises in providing infants and toddlers with an affordable, comprehensive needs assessment and differential diagnosis.

GYM-SPARC

Educational resources designed for fitness trainers, gym owners and health professionals interested in improving the gym experience for young adults with disability.

CP-PATHFINDING

Designed for young adults with cerebral palsy (CP), by young adults with CP, their key supporters, allied health professionals and researchers, to better support physical activity experiences at home or in the community.

ASDetect

The world’s first, empirically-based, mobile application for the early identification of autism. It is freely available in several languages.

SUICIDE RESPONSE PROJECT (SRP)

Offers practical tips to help the public recognise and respond to suicide risk, co-designed with Autistic and LGBTIQA+ people and their supporters, and developed by experts.

SLEAPI

Learn natural ways to stop struggling and start sleeping - helpful for anyone who struggles to get to sleep, maintain sleep, wakes up too early, or does not sleep. Offered as a group program by the La Trobe Psychology Clinic.

SOCIAL ATTENTION AND COMMUNICATION SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMENT TRAINING

Backed by our world-leading research and used in over 15 countries, SACS training equips professionals to identify the early signs of autism from just 12 months of age.

We have a range of training options to suit the individual or in groups and teams.

SUPPORTING A NEURODIVERSE WORKFORCE: A MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ONLINE TRAINING COURSE

A world-first, specialised workplace training explicitly designed to support Autistic employees. This online training course presents current, evidence-based information, and strategies about mental health and wellbeing for Autistic employees.

UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR AUTISM – UNDERGRADUATE SINGLE SUBJECT

This 12-week undergraduate subject aims to give students a contemporary understanding of autism that reflects both changing community attitudes and advances in knowledge.