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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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Supporting Autistic teenagers through adolescence

Aspect podcast host Madeleine Lobsey (Wondiverse) recently welcomed Benison O’Reilly (co-author of Australian Autism Handbook) on the show. Together they explored how to support Autistic teenagers through adolescence, offering advice on aiding their social interactions and friendships and addressing common puberty and mental health challenges to help parents provide comprehensive support during these transformative years.
Linda Hollenberg

Autism and early motherhood: joys, challenges and missed opportunities

From the joys of motherhood to the challenges overlooked by healthcare practitioners, Linda shares her personal experiences and sheds light on missed opportunities for support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Layla Austin

"Mardi Gras is about who we really are, how we support and love each other, and express our sexuality." - Layla,18 yrs

It was a beautifully inclusive experience in so many ways, and we look forward to the opportunity of participating again in the future.
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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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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. 
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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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