Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG)

“Nothing about you, without you.”

CARG supports the unique skills of individuals on the autism spectrum, with research guided by your needs and your experiences. Research programs are designed to facilitate your independence, autonomy and engagement with your family, your peers and the community.

There are a number of resources available, including an outreach program that helps you find employment, and programs and tools to improve your communication skills, social awareness and ability to adapt to different social situations. For parents, we understand the challenges of raising a child on the autism spectrum and our research in the area of family life and relationships has developed into a series of promising projects centred on family functioning and wellbeing.

You can read more about our research and resources under the relevant tabs. Please feel free to contact us, whether you want to get involved in a program, are a parent or teacher, or would just like to find out more.

Boy with autism wearing headphones and looking out of train window

Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA)

Autism Academy

The AASQA is our flagship outreach program aimed at helping people on the autism spectrum to leverage their potential in programing, robotics, digital arts and more.

AASQA website

News and Events

  • Survey participants recruitment

    Survey participants recruitment for social skills group training program for teenagers with autism.

  • Policy brief on employment

    The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) policy brief on employment has now been endorsed and released.

  • Autism in the workplace

    Professor Sonya Girdler talks about employment for people with autism.

  • Autism workshop

    The strength based approach in helping students with autism thrive in inclusive educational settings.

News and events

  • AASQA wins national award

    AASQA wins Business and Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) award for the ‘Outstanding Collaboration for National Benefit’.

Autism Open Day Information Package

Information about the Autism Open Day on March 24, 2019, including getting to the venue and other information which might be useful on the day.

Autism Open Day 2019 Information Package

Get involved

We welcome volunteers, students of any discipline, and researchers who are interested in autism to get involved in CARG.

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