Understanding Autism
Explore the signs of autism across all ages, its causes, and gender differences.
Autism Association of Australia
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Australia's peak body for autism families since 2007
Our goal is simple: to improve the lives of all autistic Australians 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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New NDIS Laws
What's changing in the NDIS from August 2026 and what it means for your family and your NDIS plan.
Current event
2026 National Autism Parent and Caregiver Survey - have your say
Parents and caregivers: share your experience to shape better autism policy, supports and services nationwide.
In the media
Extremist targeting of autistic young men ‘unbelievably manipulative’
Autism Australia CEO Nicole Rogerson condemns extremist recruitment targeting autistic young men.
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.