For high school students and teenagers
Resources for Autistic teenagers and young adults, their families, caregivers and the professionals working with them.
Resources produced by our researchers
Bullying: Autistic children and teenagers
This free, evidence-based resource has been developed by the Raising Children Network to help parents and caregivers identify the signs of bullying in Autistic children, how to talk to their child about it, how to support them at home, and how to work with the school to resolve the issue.
Self-Advocacy@Work
Helping Autistic people navigate the world of employment, understand workplace rights and develop self-advocacy skills.
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.
I CAN: Peer Mentoring and School Support
I Can Network is an Autistic-led organisation for 8- to 22-year-olds that offers peer mentoring, a schools program, and an annual expo.
Yellow Ladybugs
The Yellow Ladybugs are an Australian charity run by and for Autistic girls, women, gender-diverse folks, and their families. They have resources including fact sheets, videos, podcasts, online learning, books and infographics.
Yellow Ladybugs resources web page
Autism Community Network (ACN)
ACN embodies inclusion and respect at its core, with a focus on the autism community providing an array of events, workshops and support groups catering to different interests, hobbies, activities, and needs. In-person events are in New South Wales however they also offer events online.
Different Journeys - Victoria
Different Journeys is an Autistic peer support group that focuses on celebration, providing connection and creating communities. They run events in Melbourne's Outer East on a regular basis including family swims, parent information nights and more.
'Triple-A' training: supporting Autistic and neurodivergent children and young people in schools
Developed by a team of academics and practitioners from the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development at Durham University, UK. This free online training focuses on the three key issues of attention, sensory arousal and anxiety to change understanding and support in schools and residential settings.
The Lab
A technology club for children and young people who identify as being on the autism spectrum and who enjoy working with computers.
Adolescent Goal Setting Tool - Autism Queensland
The Adolescent/Adult Goal Setting Tool (AAGST) has been designed to enable neurodivergent people (including those on the autism spectrum) to actively engage in person-centred planning processes. This is useful for:
- NDIS Planning
- Schools facilitating post-school transition planning for students
- Employment Agencies
- Disability Service Providers
- Goal planning for therapists
- Individuals and their families.
myWAY Employability
Based on six years of research, myWAY Employability is a smart web platform that helps Autistic young people to take control of their future. Developed by the Autism CRC.
Social Groups - Autism NT
Members-only groups, focused on particular activities.
Marymead Autism Centre - ACT
Groups based around particular activities, as well as general support groups.
Autistic Self-Advocacy Network - USA
Comprehensive list with a focus on resources for young adulthood.
Aspergers Victoria
Volunteer-run, offering peer support groups, employment coaching and training.
Healthy Mothers Healthy Families (HMHF)
A program to help mothers find balance in their physical and mental wellbeing.