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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. 

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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.

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New online self-compassion program for Autistic Adults

Throughout life, we all encounter moments of hardship, uncertainty and adversity. In these moments, we can be our own harshest critics, scrutinising our every move and berating ourselves for perceived failures. But what if, amidst life’s setbacks, we could treat ourselves with the same kindness that we offer others? What if we could be self-compassionate?

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Making Sports Inclusive for Autistic Individuals

Australian professional football club, Western Sydney Wanderers, works with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) to make soccer autism friendly for the next generation of players.

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Aspect Riverina Wagga Wagga Campus

Our talented students at Aspect Riverina Wagga Wagga Campus have been a part of creating a mural featured at the new playground at the Wagga Wagga Marketplace Shopping Centre.

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Our Students, Our Stories

Introducing you to eight of our brilliant students attending Aspect Hunter School as a part of the Our Students, Our Stories series.

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New research study exploring loneliness of Autistic adults

Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness that arises when our social needs aren't met by our current relationships. While everyone experiences loneliness at some point in their lives, certain groups may be more vulnerable to feelings of loneliness. It was previously believed that Autistic individuals preferred to be alone, but recent understanding has shifted.

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