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Come fly with Alexandra! Autism and airport experiences

In this blog post, Alexandra shares some of her recent airport experiences, tried and tested tips to make travel easier and a new research study aimed at improving airport accessibility.

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Victoria University - Five things Autistic students want you to know

Autistic students are valuable members of the university community who deserve respect, support, and opportunities to thrive. 

Self-Acceptance as a late diagnosed Autistic - by Jess Horn

Meet Jess Horn, an author navigating life as a late-diagnosed Autistic individual. On her fourth World Autism Understanding Day with this personal knowledge, Jess shares her journey of self-acceptance amidst challenges and misconceptions.

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Emma Tomlinson - My perspective on autism as an Autistic neurodivergent

Emma Tomlinson – Singer/Songwriter and Autism Queensland Ambassador, writes a heartfelt blog about her experiences and perspective on autism.

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If you find out that I am Autistic, I want you to…. …include me in the employment

Alexandra commenced with Aspect as the organisation’s Receptionist at our Chatswood Head Office just over a year ago, and has fit in perfectly. Prior to this, she had worked in administrative roles for about 14 years. Reflecting on her years of experience, Alexandra has developed the following list of things that have been most useful to her thriving in the workplace.

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Physical Activity for Autistic People: The Benefits and Barriers

Physical activity and exercise have many benefits for Autistic people, including improved physical health, mental well-being and social connection. However, sometimes there are barriers that prevent Autistic people from participating in group sports.

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When you find out that I’m Autistic, I want you to…. Get to know me, you might find out I’m really fun…

For context, both of my children and myself are Autistic with characteristics that present very differently from each other. My son is in a support unit at school, and most people would notice that he is Autistic upon meeting him, whereas for both my daughter and myself it’s not as obvious.

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Michael Theo: What others should know about autism

Michael Theo shares his insights on autism and reflects on his different brilliant.

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