Autism CRC Podcast

by Autism CRC

Autistic people with quality of life and opportunity.

Established in 2013, Autism CRC is Australia's independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum.

We develop and deliver evidence-based outcomes through our unique collaboration with autistic people, researchers and government.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 5 - Positively engaging families

    inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 5 - Positively engaging families

    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.

  • inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 4 - Foundation practices for early career teachers

    inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 4 - Foundation practices for early career teachers

    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.

  • inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 3 - Sensory needs

    inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 3 - Sensory needs

    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.

  • inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 2 - Anxiety in the classroom

    inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 2 - Anxiety in the classroom

    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)

  • inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 1 - Neurodiversity in the classroom

    inclusionED The Inclusive Classroom: Episode 1 - Neurodiversity in the classroom

    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.