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Beauty and the Beast Special Relaxed Performance

Disney and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) are partnering to bring you a special autism friendly performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. We are thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind opportunity for families seeking a sensory-friendly theatre experience which will take place on Saturday 18 November 2023 (1:30 pm) at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

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Matthew’s dream to become a chef

Matthew is one of the participants at Aspect's Adult Community Services centres in Melbourne. At Aspect, we are all about working in partnership with Autistic people and their support network to assist with capacity-building skills to achieve goals, whether it be social and community participation, physical exercise or learning a new skill.

Self care

Nurture your well-being, self-care is essential

As an Autistic person or a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it can be challenging to prioritise self-care. Often, the demands of daily life can leave little time or energy for attending to personal needs. However, self-care is essential for promoting overall health and well-being, reducing stress levels, and improving the ability to cope with life's challenges.

ACS St Albans VU

Four ways to improve access in higher education for Autistic students

All students with a disability have the right to participate in education on the same basis as other students. If you are on the autism spectrum, that means having equal access to the higher education opportunities you aspire to, with the support and reasonable adjustments you might need.

Looshy the Bear

What do I say?

Guidance from an Autistic parent of a child on the autism spectrum about what to do and importantly not say when someone discloses their child is Autistic.

Kids Books

8 Best children’s books about autism

Aspect reviews the top children's books for parents and families or teachers to explore with their children.

Books

Top 6 books about autism and neurodiversity for adults

Aspect provides a list of recent books about autism to further enhance learning and understanding.

Identity Video

How do we describe autism?

Identity-first language is a preferred way of identifying autism for some Autistic people. Aspect has its own guidelines, which was based on feedback and guidance from our Autistic and autism communities.

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