Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

WORLD OF WORK PODCAST: RETHINKING RECRUITMENT

Listen to Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor and PhD graduate Lyndel Kennedy discussing what the evidence tells us about barriers in recruitment for neurodivergent candidates, and what employers can do differently to attract and retain Autistic talent.

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Creating Knowledge: Our Research Program Areas

IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS

IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS

Developing, and evaluating evidence-based approaches to identify and diagnose autism at all ages to activate timely and personalised supports.

SUPPORTS AND PRACTICES FOR DAILY LIVING

SUPPORTS AND PRACTICES FOR DAILY LIVING

Developing and evaluating evidence-based practices and supports that enable Autistic people to live a life that is meaningful to them across the lifespan.

EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Determining and promoting the best learning and vocational pathways for Autistic people at all levels of education and in volunteer and paid employment.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Understanding factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Autistic people to inform and enhance supports and practices across the lifespan.

AUSTRALIAN AUTISM KNOWLEDGE HUB

The Australian Autism Knowledge Hub (AAKH) @ The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre is a new national initiative with one clear goal: to turn autism research into real‑life change.

AAKH project website

VICTORIAN EARLY ASSESSMENT CLINIC (VEAC)

VICTORIAN EARLY ASSESSMENT CLINIC (VEAC)

VEAC provides an affordable comprehensive needs assessment and differential diagnosis within a neurodiversity-affirming practice model to families of children under 36 months of age with a high likelihood for Autism in Victoria.

VEAC website

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

We translate our research into practice through education and training. See what is currently available on our training page.

OTARC training opportunity website

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