Autistic Outreach

Australians with disability are rarely given opportunities to lead. Advocates say there's a 'golden opportunity' ahead People with disability have knowledge, skills and talent that shoots out in all directions, but they are rarely afforded the opportunity to become leaders in business or political sectors, writes Elizabeth Wright.

Autistic Self Advocacy Peak Body Welcomes Labor Commitment to National Autism Strategy and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) overhaul. - ASAN The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand welcomes the announcement today from Bill Shorten that Labor commits to a National Autism Strategy informed by the findings of […]

How to be a good friend to an Autistic person | Psyche Guides Autistic and non-autistic people see the social world differently. But openness and empathy can foster a valuable bond

‘How will you manage?’ How Disabled Women Are Forced Into Surgical Procedures - BehanBox Bangalore: Nearly a decade ago, Smitha*, who lives with cerebral palsy, underwent a surgery to remove fibroids from her uterus. The doctors, at the time, asked … ‘How will you manage?’ How Disabled Women Are Forced Into Surgical Procedures Read More »

https://www.autismcrc.com.au/news/latest-news/flipping-gut-microbiome-autism-link-its-head

Flipping the gut microbiome-autism link on its head A new Australian collaborative study challenges the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.