What we do
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Support & education
We offer Autistic-led education for families of Autistic people.
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Research & resources
We offer Autistic-produced and designed resources to help educate people about Autism.
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Leadership & advocacy
We want to grow Autistic leaders who want to share their knowledge and expertise.
“Reframing Autism means moving from the negative, deficits-based narrative to a place that is hopeful, insightful, supportive and respectful of our wonderful kids.”
Melissa O., NSWLatest news
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Obsessively, compulsively: An Autistic experience of OCD
In this poignant piece, Reframing Autism’s Ginny Grant explores her experience of obsessive compulsive disorder as an Autistic person.
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Amplified, Episode 2: Yenn Purkis
In the second episode Ginny Grant interviews Yenn Purkis, who is an Autistic and non-binary advocate, presenter, and author and co-author of 10 books.
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Introduction to Autism, Part 1: What is Autism?
In this foundational piece, Dr Melanie Heyworth explores what Autism is, and how it is manifested in Autistic people’s behaviours and experiences of the world.
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Amplified, Episode 1: Melanie Heyworth
In this first episode Ginny Grant interviews Dr Melanie Heyworth, Reframing Autism’s founder and CEO, a self and systemic advocate for the Autistic community, a PhD candidate, and proud mother and educator to her three Autistic children.
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Event calendar
Reframing Autism runs live and online events throughout the year for Autistic people, and their families and allies. You can also contact us to arrange an event, have us speak at your event, or suggest an event for us to host.
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Whether you are Autistic, you love someone Autistic, or you work with Autistic people, we want to hear from you.
Anyone who is committed to achieving inclusion and acceptance for the Autistic community can take advantage of our educational program by subscribing. Subscription is free and offers you priority access to all Reframing Autism events.