Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
@olgatennisonautism.bsky.social
Australia's first autism research centre, located at La Trobe University, Melbourne/Naarm. Leading neuro-inclusive research.
Today is the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying.
Read about how we helped shape the Ant-Bullying Rapid Review’s Final Report and the new National Standard on Bullying in Australian Schools.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/the-new-nati...
Read about how we helped shape the Ant-Bullying Rapid Review’s Final Report and the new National Standard on Bullying in Australian Schools.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/the-new-nati...
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Today is the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying.
Read about how we helped shape the Ant-Bullying Rapid Review’s Final Report and the new National Standard on Bullying in Australian Schools.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/the-new-nati...
Read about how we helped shape the Ant-Bullying Rapid Review’s Final Report and the new National Standard on Bullying in Australian Schools.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/the-new-nati...
📌 New impact story!
CW: mentions of suicide
Read about how #co-designed suicide prevention tools are transforming clinical care for Autistic people, leading to more inclusive, effective, and life-saving supports.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neurodiversi...
#suicideprevention #autism
CW: mentions of suicide
Read about how #co-designed suicide prevention tools are transforming clinical care for Autistic people, leading to more inclusive, effective, and life-saving supports.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neurodiversi...
#suicideprevention #autism
October 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
📌 New impact story!
CW: mentions of suicide
Read about how #co-designed suicide prevention tools are transforming clinical care for Autistic people, leading to more inclusive, effective, and life-saving supports.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neurodiversi...
#suicideprevention #autism
CW: mentions of suicide
Read about how #co-designed suicide prevention tools are transforming clinical care for Autistic people, leading to more inclusive, effective, and life-saving supports.
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neurodiversi...
#suicideprevention #autism
📢 Feeding difficulties affect up to 89% of Autistic children and nearly half of all children.
Our Feeding Difficulties in Young Children: A Policy and Practice Framework provides evidence-based guidance for early identification, training, and systemic change.
Download now: tinyurl.com/eewrgqer
Our Feeding Difficulties in Young Children: A Policy and Practice Framework provides evidence-based guidance for early identification, training, and systemic change.
Download now: tinyurl.com/eewrgqer
September 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
📢 Feeding difficulties affect up to 89% of Autistic children and nearly half of all children.
Our Feeding Difficulties in Young Children: A Policy and Practice Framework provides evidence-based guidance for early identification, training, and systemic change.
Download now: tinyurl.com/eewrgqer
Our Feeding Difficulties in Young Children: A Policy and Practice Framework provides evidence-based guidance for early identification, training, and systemic change.
Download now: tinyurl.com/eewrgqer
New on the Blog!
Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm
By Dr Patrick Dwyer
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/monotropism-...
Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm
By Dr Patrick Dwyer
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/monotropism-...
September 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New on the Blog!
Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm
By Dr Patrick Dwyer
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/monotropism-...
Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm
By Dr Patrick Dwyer
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/monotropism-...
New on the Blog!
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/authenticity...
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/authenticity...
September 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
New on the Blog!
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/authenticity...
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/authenticity...
📰 New #openaccess autism research
Autistic People's Experiences With Mental Health Services: Intersectionality Matters
"The most frequently reported problems were a lack of skilled therapists and therapists who understood autism."
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
Autistic People's Experiences With Mental Health Services: Intersectionality Matters
"The most frequently reported problems were a lack of skilled therapists and therapists who understood autism."
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
September 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
📰 New #openaccess autism research
Autistic People's Experiences With Mental Health Services: Intersectionality Matters
"The most frequently reported problems were a lack of skilled therapists and therapists who understood autism."
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
Autistic People's Experiences With Mental Health Services: Intersectionality Matters
"The most frequently reported problems were a lack of skilled therapists and therapists who understood autism."
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
CW: suicide/ideation. The Suicide Response Project site has officially relaunched with a fresh new look. Led by A/Prof Darren Hedley, our leading expert in suicide prevention, it contains an 8-Step evidence based tool to respond to suicide risk in others. See more: www.suicideresponseproject.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:28 AM
CW: suicide/ideation. The Suicide Response Project site has officially relaunched with a fresh new look. Led by A/Prof Darren Hedley, our leading expert in suicide prevention, it contains an 8-Step evidence based tool to respond to suicide risk in others. See more: www.suicideresponseproject.com
📰 New #openaccess autism scoping review
3 major themes:
📌Employee job fit
📌Organizational fit
📌Psychological safety
"this review explores existing literature to determine what career development means for Autistic employees."
www.emerald.com/cdi/article/...
3 major themes:
📌Employee job fit
📌Organizational fit
📌Psychological safety
"this review explores existing literature to determine what career development means for Autistic employees."
www.emerald.com/cdi/article/...
August 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
📰 New #openaccess autism scoping review
3 major themes:
📌Employee job fit
📌Organizational fit
📌Psychological safety
"this review explores existing literature to determine what career development means for Autistic employees."
www.emerald.com/cdi/article/...
3 major themes:
📌Employee job fit
📌Organizational fit
📌Psychological safety
"this review explores existing literature to determine what career development means for Autistic employees."
www.emerald.com/cdi/article/...
Watch our recent talk where we hosted Dr Sophie Hindes from Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society who shared their research on how autism and other forms of neurodivergence intersect with sexuality in shaping experiences of negotiating sex. Here: vimeo.com/showcase/117...
August 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Watch our recent talk where we hosted Dr Sophie Hindes from Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society who shared their research on how autism and other forms of neurodivergence intersect with sexuality in shaping experiences of negotiating sex. Here: vimeo.com/showcase/117...
Meet Kim Galletti, our Practice Manager at the Victorian Early Assessment Clinic. Kim answers some of your questions.
Find out more: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/veac
#OTARC #LTU #LAtrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #autismassessment #VEAC
Find out more: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/veac
#OTARC #LTU #LAtrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #autismassessment #VEAC
August 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Meet Kim Galletti, our Practice Manager at the Victorian Early Assessment Clinic. Kim answers some of your questions.
Find out more: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/veac
#OTARC #LTU #LAtrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #autismassessment #VEAC
Find out more: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/veac
#OTARC #LTU #LAtrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #autismassessment #VEAC
📰 New #openaccess autism research
"Findings highlight gaps in reporting in literature on educational outcomes of autistic school students, limiting the practical utility of findings for educators and researchers."
doi.org/10.1111/bjep...
"Findings highlight gaps in reporting in literature on educational outcomes of autistic school students, limiting the practical utility of findings for educators and researchers."
doi.org/10.1111/bjep...
August 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
📰 New #openaccess autism research
"Findings highlight gaps in reporting in literature on educational outcomes of autistic school students, limiting the practical utility of findings for educators and researchers."
doi.org/10.1111/bjep...
"Findings highlight gaps in reporting in literature on educational outcomes of autistic school students, limiting the practical utility of findings for educators and researchers."
doi.org/10.1111/bjep...
📰 New #openaccess autism research
"Educators can incorporate their autistic students’ focused interests into teaching to promote active engagement, access to learning, and better teacher-student relationships."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
"Educators can incorporate their autistic students’ focused interests into teaching to promote active engagement, access to learning, and better teacher-student relationships."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
August 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
📰 New #openaccess autism research
"Educators can incorporate their autistic students’ focused interests into teaching to promote active engagement, access to learning, and better teacher-student relationships."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
"Educators can incorporate their autistic students’ focused interests into teaching to promote active engagement, access to learning, and better teacher-student relationships."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Researchers are trying to understand neurodivergent staff and students' experiences of working or studying at universities in Australia.
If you are interested, follow this link for more information and to sign up: mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are interested, follow this link for more information and to sign up: mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
July 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Researchers are trying to understand neurodivergent staff and students' experiences of working or studying at universities in Australia.
If you are interested, follow this link for more information and to sign up: mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are interested, follow this link for more information and to sign up: mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📰New #openaccess autism research
"Psychoacoustic sound rating tasks showed some convergence and some divergence with questionnaire measures, pointing to the importance of multimodal measurement."
Read now: doi.org/10.1007/s108...
"Psychoacoustic sound rating tasks showed some convergence and some divergence with questionnaire measures, pointing to the importance of multimodal measurement."
Read now: doi.org/10.1007/s108...
July 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
📰New #openaccess autism research
"Psychoacoustic sound rating tasks showed some convergence and some divergence with questionnaire measures, pointing to the importance of multimodal measurement."
Read now: doi.org/10.1007/s108...
"Psychoacoustic sound rating tasks showed some convergence and some divergence with questionnaire measures, pointing to the importance of multimodal measurement."
Read now: doi.org/10.1007/s108...
🎯 The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre's 2024 Impact Report is now live!
Highlights:
*Neuroinclusive recruitment at OTARC
*Improving gym accessibility
*Policy advocacy
*Professional training
Read on the website: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact
#autismresearch #LTU #researchimpact
Highlights:
*Neuroinclusive recruitment at OTARC
*Improving gym accessibility
*Policy advocacy
*Professional training
Read on the website: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact
#autismresearch #LTU #researchimpact
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
🎯 The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre's 2024 Impact Report is now live!
Highlights:
*Neuroinclusive recruitment at OTARC
*Improving gym accessibility
*Policy advocacy
*Professional training
Read on the website: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact
#autismresearch #LTU #researchimpact
Highlights:
*Neuroinclusive recruitment at OTARC
*Improving gym accessibility
*Policy advocacy
*Professional training
Read on the website: www.latrobe.edu.au/otarc/impact
#autismresearch #LTU #researchimpact
June 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New neurodiversity affirming psychology practice model for #Autistic clients
"a guide for what Autistic adults can expect from a psychologist who claims to offer neurodiversity affirming support"
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
#autismresearch #psychology #neurodiversity
"a guide for what Autistic adults can expect from a psychologist who claims to offer neurodiversity affirming support"
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
#autismresearch #psychology #neurodiversity
June 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
New neurodiversity affirming psychology practice model for #Autistic clients
"a guide for what Autistic adults can expect from a psychologist who claims to offer neurodiversity affirming support"
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
#autismresearch #psychology #neurodiversity
"a guide for what Autistic adults can expect from a psychologist who claims to offer neurodiversity affirming support"
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
#autismresearch #psychology #neurodiversity
Meet Dr Claire Brown
A Suicide Prevention Australia Fellow specialising in research co-production, Autistic mental health, suicide prevention and barriers to care for Autistic people.
Read her latest #openaccess article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#IWD2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
A Suicide Prevention Australia Fellow specialising in research co-production, Autistic mental health, suicide prevention and barriers to care for Autistic people.
Read her latest #openaccess article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#IWD2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
March 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Meet Dr Claire Brown
A Suicide Prevention Australia Fellow specialising in research co-production, Autistic mental health, suicide prevention and barriers to care for Autistic people.
Read her latest #openaccess article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#IWD2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
A Suicide Prevention Australia Fellow specialising in research co-production, Autistic mental health, suicide prevention and barriers to care for Autistic people.
Read her latest #openaccess article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#IWD2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
Meet Dr Susan M Hayward
An early career postdoctoral research fellow specialising in Employment of neurodivergent people, specifically those on the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on gender dynamics.
Blog post on work-related fatigue: www.otarc.com.au/2025/reclaim...
#IWD2025
An early career postdoctoral research fellow specialising in Employment of neurodivergent people, specifically those on the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on gender dynamics.
Blog post on work-related fatigue: www.otarc.com.au/2025/reclaim...
#IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Meet Dr Susan M Hayward
An early career postdoctoral research fellow specialising in Employment of neurodivergent people, specifically those on the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on gender dynamics.
Blog post on work-related fatigue: www.otarc.com.au/2025/reclaim...
#IWD2025
An early career postdoctoral research fellow specialising in Employment of neurodivergent people, specifically those on the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on gender dynamics.
Blog post on work-related fatigue: www.otarc.com.au/2025/reclaim...
#IWD2025
Meet Dr Kelsey Philpott-Robinson
An interdisciplinary early career researcher specialising in self-regulation and child mental health.
Read about her work on a ‘whole-of-classroom’ intervention to support self-regulation: www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announc...
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
An interdisciplinary early career researcher specialising in self-regulation and child mental health.
Read about her work on a ‘whole-of-classroom’ intervention to support self-regulation: www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announc...
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Meet Dr Kelsey Philpott-Robinson
An interdisciplinary early career researcher specialising in self-regulation and child mental health.
Read about her work on a ‘whole-of-classroom’ intervention to support self-regulation: www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announc...
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
An interdisciplinary early career researcher specialising in self-regulation and child mental health.
Read about her work on a ‘whole-of-classroom’ intervention to support self-regulation: www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announc...
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
Meet Dr Rachel Kennedy
Dr Kennedy is the lead of the VicHealth funded project GYM-SPARC - Getting Young people Moving by Supporting Participation and Access to Recreation Centres.
Access GYM-SPARC's resources : www.gym-sparc.com.au
#InternationalWomensDay2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
Dr Kennedy is the lead of the VicHealth funded project GYM-SPARC - Getting Young people Moving by Supporting Participation and Access to Recreation Centres.
Access GYM-SPARC's resources : www.gym-sparc.com.au
#InternationalWomensDay2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Meet Dr Rachel Kennedy
Dr Kennedy is the lead of the VicHealth funded project GYM-SPARC - Getting Young people Moving by Supporting Participation and Access to Recreation Centres.
Access GYM-SPARC's resources : www.gym-sparc.com.au
#InternationalWomensDay2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
Dr Kennedy is the lead of the VicHealth funded project GYM-SPARC - Getting Young people Moving by Supporting Participation and Access to Recreation Centres.
Access GYM-SPARC's resources : www.gym-sparc.com.au
#InternationalWomensDay2025
#ForALLWomenandGirls
#IWD2025
Stay up to date with the latest autism research, insights, community perspectives and news from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre. 🌟
Sign up at: www.otarc.com.au/otarc-newsle...
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity
Sign up at: www.otarc.com.au/otarc-newsle...
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity
February 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Stay up to date with the latest autism research, insights, community perspectives and news from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre. 🌟
Sign up at: www.otarc.com.au/otarc-newsle...
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity
Sign up at: www.otarc.com.au/otarc-newsle...
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity
Dr Simon Bury on the National Autism Strategy 📌
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #NationalAutismStrategy
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #NationalAutismStrategy
January 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Dr Simon Bury on the National Autism Strategy 📌
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #NationalAutismStrategy
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #LaTrobeUniversity #NationalAutismStrategy
“An epidemiological study on the true prevalence of autism in Australia is extremely exciting and much needed to ensure effective planning of services and support for our Autistic population," says Epidemiologist and Research Fellow Dr Ifrah Abdullahi.
#OTARC #LTU #Latrobe #NationalAutismStrategy
#OTARC #LTU #Latrobe #NationalAutismStrategy
January 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“An epidemiological study on the true prevalence of autism in Australia is extremely exciting and much needed to ensure effective planning of services and support for our Autistic population," says Epidemiologist and Research Fellow Dr Ifrah Abdullahi.
#OTARC #LTU #Latrobe #NationalAutismStrategy
#OTARC #LTU #Latrobe #NationalAutismStrategy
New #autismresearch!
"The current study characterized self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of autistic youth without intellectual disability presenting for outpatient psychological services"
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#OlgaTennisonAutismResearchCentre
"The current study characterized self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of autistic youth without intellectual disability presenting for outpatient psychological services"
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#OlgaTennisonAutismResearchCentre
January 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New #autismresearch!
"The current study characterized self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of autistic youth without intellectual disability presenting for outpatient psychological services"
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#OlgaTennisonAutismResearchCentre
"The current study characterized self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of autistic youth without intellectual disability presenting for outpatient psychological services"
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#OlgaTennisonAutismResearchCentre