This episode introduces the National Framework for assessing children's functional strengths and support needs in Australia and how it can be used to improve policy and practice.

It is relevant for practitioners, parents and policy makers.

Presented by:

Prof David Trembath was co-chair of the team that developed the National Framework. With a background in speech pathology, he brings to his work over 25 years of clinical, clinical education, and clinical-research experience including co-leadership of the development and update of two National Clinical Guidelines.

Dr Rachelle Wicks is a neurodivergent Research Fellow, with a background in psychology and early childhood education and development. Rachelle was a core member of the team that developed the Framework, and is leading its cross-sector implementation in the community.

Learn how allied health professionals, support workers and school staff can work together as equal partners to engage families and establish effective communication between home and school; developing resources, plans and supports for neurodiverse learners.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Nicole Torres who is joined by panellists Rebecca Wahlsten from Positive Partnerships and Amanda Porter from Purple Orange.

Learn about the professional learning platform and national community of practice available on inclusionED.edu.au that has reached over 55,000 unique visitors and achieved over 6000 registered users since its launch in May 2020.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Nicole Torres and Libby Salles.

Learn how to understand sensory avoidance and sensory seeking behaviour and learn about hypo- and hyper-sensitivities to stimuli in the classroom environment.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Nicole Torres who is joined by Associate Professor Wayne Wilson from The University of Queensland and Ainslie Robinson from Aspect.

Learn strategies for teachers to build trusting relationships, spot the signs of anxiety and support students in recognising and managing anxiety.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Nicole Torres who is joined by panellists:

• Assoc Prof Dawn Adams (Griffith University)
• Kathryn Ambrose (Griffith University)
• Jac den Houting (Macquarie University)

Learn about neurodiversity, autism and helpful strategies to support neurodiverse learners in the classroom from sensory needs to harnessing strengths, passions and interests to enhance learning.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Cheryl Mangan and features friends of inclusionED: Dr Emma Goodall from Positive Partnerships, Trudy Bartlett from Marsden State High School and Education consultant Geraldine Robertson.

The release of our sixteenth episode marks the conclusion of series one of the Autism CRC podcast featuring Autism@Work.

We will be back for series two in 2024, featuring inclusionED and how we can develop more inclusive classrooms.

Learn about mental health issues faced by autistic employees and hear from Dr Simon Bury about the Supporting a Neurodiverse Workforce: a mental health and wellbeing resource and training package.

This is our final episode for 2023 and concludes the Autism@Work series.

Hosted by Andrew Eddy from Untapped Group, this session is a pre-recorded presentation featuring:

• Ken Kilbride
• Timmy Frawley
• Charlotte Valeur
• Beth Kilkenny
• Blanaid Gavin

Learn about higher education thought leadership from a number of individuals at universities from Ireland and the work they’ve been conducting to promote neurodiversity in universities and drive thought leadership in areas of mental health and neurodiversity in the legal system.

Learn about the launch of the Self-Advocacy @ Work website, its key features and the co-design process that was undertaken in its development and delivery.

Self-Advocacy@Work helps autistic people navigate the world of employment, understand workplace rights, and develop self-advocacy skills through multi-media tools and resources.

Find out more on the website: https://selfadvocacy.au/