Understanding Autism
Explore the signs of autism across all ages, its causes, and gender differences.
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Supporting autism families since 2007
Our goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.
Early years
Information to support children under the age of 5 and their parents/carers.
School years
Information to support children and their familes across all stages from 5 - 18 years old.
Adult years
Information to support autistic adults and their families navigate the adult years.
News and updates
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AAA x Francesca: $20 from Every Bracelet Supports Autistic Australians
Support autistic Australians with Francesca’s Awareness Bracelet. $20 from every sale goes directly to Autism Awareness Australia to fund ea
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2025 Autism Parent/Carer Survey | Autism Awareness Australia
Download the 2025 Autism Parent & Carer Survey - Insights from 1.2k Aussie autism families.
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In the media
AAA, TAFE NSW and NSW Department of Education launch free autism microskill course for ECEC professionals
Autism Awareness Australia and TAFE NSW backed by the NSW Dept of Ed launch free autism course for ECEC sector
Quick links
Getting a diagnosis
Learn about the autism diagnostic process, what to expect, and how to get the best assessments.
A free online training program for Early Childhood Educators supporting autistic children.
‘Navigating Autism: The Early Years’ empowers early childhood educators to confidently and effectively support autistic children and their parents and carers. Designed with the help of parents, professionals and other educators, it contains free, evidence-based information and resources that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
We're here to help you navigate autism.
Autism: What Next? is a free digital toolkit, a central hub to help individuals and families navigate the first year following an autism diagnosis.