For adults
Resources for Autistic adults, their families and caregivers, and the professionals that work with them.
Resources produced by OTARC researchers
Reframing Autism - welcome pack
For newly diagnosed adult Autistics.
Inside the Welcome Pack, you’ll learn more about:
- Discovering that you are Autistic
- Autism acceptance, self-compassion and self-care
- Developing a positive Autistic identity
- Reducing masking and camouflaging
- Living a good Autistic life
- What we wish we had known
- What we wish others to know
Plus additional resources, insights, glossaries, FAQs and Autism 101’s.
Self-Advocacy@Work
Helping Autistic people navigate the world of employment, understand workplace rights and develop self-advocacy skills.
Aspect Self-compassion Program for Autistic Adults (ASPAA)
Embark on a journey towards greater self-compassion. The central idea of self-compassion is learning to become your own best friend. It involves being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we are suffering, fail at something or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or being too self-critical.
This program was co-produced by us (Dr Ru Ying Cai and Dr Chris Edwards) with the support of Autistic advisors Aiyah Membery, Anna Gould, and Chris Day.
Register on the Aspect website
Autism Disclosure - A guide for Autistic people
This guide provides an understanding of Autism disclosure and offers tips when considering disclosure. Developed by Autism Spectrum Australia.
Autism Disclosure guide [283 KB]
What is Autism?
A free online course for people who interact or engage with Autistic people and communities.
Introduction to Neurodiversity
This website, aimed at young Autistic people, provides an understanding of neurodiversity, the natural differences in types of brains, and how they work.
Neurodiversity Toolkit
Seven fact sheets suitable for university and other higher education staff planning events with an inclusive focus.
Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students
Tips to help you feel less overwhelmed & improve wellbeing.
Marymead Autism Centre Support Groups (ACT)
Marymead Autism Centre offers a variety of social and support groups for people on the Autism spectrum and their families.
MyWay Employability
myWAY Employability can help Autistic young people to take control of their future and prepare for working life.
Aspergers Victoria
Volunteer-run, offering peer support groups, employment coaching and training.