This exhibition Sense and Sensitivity: Immerse yourself in a sensory world will showcase the work of two neurodiverse artists from 17 November to 15 December 2021 at John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University. Perth-based landscape photographer Simon Philips and Singapore-based musician and performance artist Dawn-Joy Leong joined creative forces to produce a series of sensory stories…
Neurodiverse individuals, including individuals on the autism spectrum, have unique skills such as extreme attention to detail, increased pattern recognition, sustained concentration, and out-of-the-box thinking that make them very valuable employees. Founded in 2019, ExteND Testing based at Curtin University aims to provide superior software and data quality engineering services by harnessing the skills of…
Recent evidence suggests that strengths-based programs with activities tailored to focus on strengths and interests of autistic students may support them to develop their skills and realise their own potential leading to meaningful employment. In a recent study, Dr Elinda Lee and her colleagues from the Curtin Autism Research Group have found that autistic teenagers…
Firetech is launching two school holiday courses this April for neurodiverse students, please use the links below for booking or for more information. Video Game Design (2 Days) https://www.firetechcamp.com.au/course/awesome-video-game-design-2-days-online/ Coding with Python (2 Days) https://www.firetechcamp.com.au/course/awesome-teen-coding-with-python-2-days-online/ View flyer
Many people on the autism spectrum were not able to receive a diagnosis when they were children. Researchers at the University of New South Wales and Autism CRC would like to learn more about autism spectrum diagnosis (including Asperger’s syndrome) in adulthood. Any adult with a formal diagnosis or thinks they may be on the…
