Our vision
Autistic people with quality of life and opportunityOur mission
Initiate, co-produce and translate collaborative research and provide resources for best practice to deliver positive change for autistic peopleOur objectives
Autism CRC provides the independent, national capacity to develop and deliver evidence-based outcomes through our unique collaboration with the autism community, research organisations, education and health professionals, industry and governmentOur values
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Inclusion
Valuing lived experience
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Innovation
Solutions for long-term challenges
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Evidence
Truth in practice
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Independence
Integrity through autonomy
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Cooperation
Capturing opportunities together
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News
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Autism CRC 2024 Research Awards
Nominations for the annual Autism CRC Awards for Achievement in Autism Research are open until Tuesday, 1 October 2024. -
AARC membership meets face-to-face in historic first
Members of the Australasian Autism Research Council (AARC) met at the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre in August for a planning day.
Our work
Autism CRC is the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum. Find out more about our program of work.
Key resources
Knowledge Centre
A single online gateway to autism resources, tools and publications.
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National Guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism
The second edition provides clear and consistent Recommendations and Good Practice Points for practitioners who conduct assessments.
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National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families
The new Guideline provides clear and consistent Recommendations and Practice Points for practitioners who deliver supports to autistic children and their families.
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inclusionED
An online professional learning community, co‑designed with educators, for educators.
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myWAY Employability
Helps autistic young people to take control of their future and prepare for working life.
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The Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST)
An evidence-based guide for employers of autistic adults
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Participatory and Inclusive Autism Research Practice Guides
Practical resources to ensure end-user driven research that delivers real outcomes that benefit the community
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Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of research evidence
Landmark report provides families and clinicians the best opportunity to make informed decisions when choosing interventions