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
Inclusion
Valuing lived experience
Innovation
Solutions for long-term challenges
Evidence
Truth in practice
Independence
Integrity through autonomy
Cooperation
Capturing opportunities together
News
National Framework addresses key challenges facing many Australian families
A new National Framework for assessing children's functional strengths and needs is aiming to improve the health, activities, participation, and wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years.
2025 Autistic identity and connection workshop
The Sylvia Rodger Academy hosted its 2025 Autistic Identity and Connection Program residential workshop in March.
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.
National Framework for assessing children's functional strengths and supports needs
Provides a consistent, evidence-based and culturally responsive approach for assessing, differentiating, and reporting children’s functional strengths and support needs.
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.
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.
inclusionED
An online professional learning community, co‑designed with educators, for educators.
myWAY Employability
Helps autistic young people to take control of their future and prepare for working life.
The Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST)
An evidence-based guide for employers of autistic adults
Participatory and Inclusive Autism Research Practice Guides
Practical resources to ensure end-user driven research that delivers real outcomes that benefit the community
Special initiatives
Our Members
Autism CRC’s Members are the cornerstone of our formal network of national and international stakeholders, and share our vision to see autistic people empowered to use their diverse strengths and interests.
