Webinars

Over forty local and international speakers – many of whom are neurodivergent – provided their expertise and shared their experiences at this year's Autism @ Work Virtual Summit, held on 22-23 March 2023. 

The draft version of the National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia is now open for public consultation. In advance of the draft’s release, Associate Professor David Trembath and Professor Andrew Whitehouse presented this webinar to provide information about the development of the Guideline and what to expect from the draft release.

More than 500 delegates attended Australia’s first Autism​@​Work Virtual Summit, hearing about the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace and exploring how to achieve Sustainable Programs, Sustainable Employment for employers and employees.

Presenting the recipients of the 2021 Autism CRC Awards for Achievement in Autism Spectrum Research. Three projects received recognition for their outstanding commitment to inclusive research practices and translation of autism research.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear from autistic scholars Pia Bradshaw, Rebecca Poulsen & Dr Matthew Bennett.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from researchers and autistic employees on new insights on effective employment practices from our global study, release of the Integrated Employment Success Tool for employers and experiences of employment from autistic employees.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear from the authors about the landmark report Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of research evidence.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from experts on localising health information for health practitioners and new resources for clinicians via the National Guideline Implementation Toolkit.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. Hear the latest from researchers and education experts on a co-designed app to help kids with their writing, and enabling support with transition planning for students – an educator’s guide to myWAY Employability.

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2021 webinar series. In this webinar, hear about the Research Priority update from Australian Autism Research Council (AARC).

Part of Autism CRC's Autism Month 2020 webinar series. In this webinar, hear about online and remotely delivered evidence-based tools and programs that can help build resilience in children and teenagers on the autism spectrum.

Hear experts share the latest on using chat-bot technology to support participation and health and wellbeing in higher education, working with autistic researchers to uncover the hidden histories of late-diagnosed autistic adults, and developing a Quality of Life tool for autistic adults.

In this webinar, hear the latest from experts on diagnostic practices and experiences in New Zealand, new parent mediated observation tool for infants showing early signs of autism and what we know about sleep in children on the autism spectrum.

In this webinar, autistic leaders share their insights about influencing positive change in your community or area of interest and finding opportunities to collaborate and create or be part of change.

This webinar is part of our 2019 Autism Month series and features the latest research on improving classroom acoustics, promoting school connectedness and the development of inclusionED. Speakers include A/Professor Michael Whelan, A/Professor Wayne Wilson and A/Professor Beth Saggers.

This Autism Month Webinar gives you a chance to hear the perspectives of four autistic adults. They talk about what being autistic means to them and what they would like others to know about autism. All four speakers are graduates of the Future Leaders Program.

In this 2019 Autism Month Webinar you will hear about two longitudinal studies being carried out and research into helping young adults to plan and prepare for their working life. Speakers include Dr Sam Arnold, Julianne Higgins, Dr Rebecca Flower, A/Professor Marina Ciccarelli.

An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Professor Valsamma Eapen looks at how we can use neuroimaging techniques to better understand brain development in children on the spectrum and how that knowledge can improve outcomes for children. 

An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Dr Felicity Rose talks about how this national initiative has the potential to accelerate autism discovery research to improve the lives of people on the spectrum. 

An excerpt from the 2019 Early Years and Diagnosis Webinar, Professor Valsamma Eapen talks about supporting children and their families as they transition to school, and the science behind the recommendations.   

The first in our 2019 Autism Month Webinar series, Dr Felicity Rose and Professor Valsamma Eapen discuss the Australian Autism Biobank, how best to support children and their families during transition to school and the promise of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in autism research.

Dr Trevor Clark and Dr Beth Saggers discuss early years behaviour support for children on the autism spectrum and transition models of practice for teachers of children on the spectrum.

A/Professor Anna Krzeminska, Dr Anna Urbanowicz and Mr Matt Ormiston discuss health and wellbeing, employment initiatives and ANZ's Spectrum Program for adults on the spectrum.

Dr Kiah Evans, Dr Josephine Barbaro, Olga Tennison and Professor Valsamma Eapen discuss the national diagnostic guideline, surveillance programs and autism subtyping.

Presented by Dr Marleen Westerveld, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research on literacy profiles and literacy predictors for early learners on the autism spectrum.

This webinar discusses talks about our development of Australia’s first national guideline for autism diagnosis in collaboration with NDIA to help define a diagnostic process is consistent and accurate.

This webinar gives an overview of employment initiatives, making the workplace more inclusive, Autism and Agriculture, and practices to help ensure recruitment and on-boarding processes are appropriate for autistic candidates.

This webinar talks about our landmark longitudinal study of autistic students, looking at the relationship, if any, between child/family characteristics, intervention experiences and school support, development and behaviour.

This webinar delves further into the neurodiversity movement to give a better understanding of how different brains work in different ways and an appreciation of the value of diversity.

Launching our webinar series for Autism Month 2017 is a panel discussion by autistic adults who will examine autistic strengths and highlight the ways in which the broader community can celebrate diversity and promote acceptance.

Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research developing practical tools and interventions to support adults on the autism spectrum to find a valued place in society.

Chaired by Dr Keely Harper-Hill, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research in evidence-based, whole classroom interventions to support children on the spectrum in the classroom.

This webinar provides a practical overview of the process of co-production of autism research to support researchers and the autistic community to participate meaningfully in peer research.

Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of a project underway which is trialling a therapy for infants identified as showing early risk for autism.

Chaired by Olivia Gatfield, this webinar is a panel discussion with adults on the autism spectrum who are involved in our research, and their views on what is needed to reach our vision to transform lives.

Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research developing practical tools and interventions to support adults on the autism spectrum to find a valued place in society.

Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar provides an overview of the latest research in evidence-based, whole classroom interventions to support children on the spectrum in the classroom. Button link to YouTube

Chaired by Emeritus Professor Sylvia Rodger, this webinar brings together three leading specialists to present our latest research in early diagnosis, developmental surveillance and current practice. Button link to YouTube