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Understanding Autism
Explore the signs of autism across all ages, its causes, and gender differences.
Australia’s most trusted voice in autism support
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Supporting autism families since 2007
Our goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.
Early years
Information to support children under the age of 5 and their parents/carers.
School years
Information to support children and their familes across all stages from 5 - 18 years old.
Adulthood
Information to support autistic adults and their families navigate the adult years.
News and updates
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Autism and the Paralympics
We spoke to autistic Paralympians Ella Pardy and Ruby Storm about their experience in Paris and as athletes on the autism spectrum.
Current campaign
Launch event | Navigating Autism - In the School Years
We were very proud to launch our latest platform at Parliament House with Minister Rishworth & Milton Dick MP.
In the media
Plastic chemicals and autism
Nicole Rogerson reassures families after new research links plastic chemicals to autism in boys.
Quick links
Getting a diagnosis
Learn about the autism diagnostic process, what to expect, and how to get the best assessments.
Our community
Events
Explore our current events, webinars and community activities.
aUpdate
Explore our blogs for resources and stories about autism.
In the media
Stay updated with our latest news and advocacy in the media.
A free online training program for Early Childhood Educators supporting autistic children.
‘Navigating Autism: The Early Years’ empowers early childhood educators to confidently and effectively support autistic children and their parents and carers. Designed with the help of parents, professionals and other educators, it contains free, evidence-based information and resources that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
We're here to help you navigate autism.
Autism: What Next? is a free digital toolkit, a central hub to help individuals and families navigate the first year following an autism diagnosis.