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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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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.

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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.

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What can an individual do to make the world more autism-friendly?

Making the world more autism-friendly is not as hard as you think – all it can take is a shift in perspective. To help shed some light on this topic, we reached out to community leaders and autistic advocates to ask what they think.

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Common myths about autism

There are many myths and misconceptions about autism. Just as every person is unique and an individual, with their own idiosyncrasies, interests and hobbies, it’s important to remember ‘When you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum, you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum’

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From ‘awareness’ to ‘understanding and acceptance’ by Thomas Kuzma

Did you hear the news? World Autism Awareness Day is now World Autism Understanding Day! Ya’ll are probably wondering, why the name change? Well, it’s pretty obvious; the vast majority of our society have heard of autism.

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Tech Accessibility and Autism Education - by Craig Smith

How much technology are you near right now? Do you have a phone in your pocket, a smart watch on your wrist, a tablet or laptop computer in your bag? These days we are never far from technology.

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