Tagged with Autism Centre of Excellence

Reducing the use of ineffective practices in autism early intervention is the focus of a new Griffith University study. “Autism has been described as a “fad magnet’ as it attracts a wide array of potential interventions,’’ says Professor Deb Keen from the Autism Centre of Excellence. “These interventions have varying levels of effectiveness leaving both […]

Griffith’s Autism Centre of Excellence has welcomed two new members — Dr Dawn Adams and Dr Kate Simpson — expanding itsexpertise in speech and language pathology, clinical and educational psychology and occupational therapy. “This will provide students in the Graduate Certificate and Master in Autism Studies program with teaching in the variety of professional approaches […]

The number of students with autism in mainstream schools has risen dramatically over the past decade. Schools report that students with autism usually comprise the largest group of students with disabilities needing ongoing support. One of the key areas teachers and schools consistently seek help with is behaviour management. Autistic children often do not react […]

Griffith University aims to take its fourth title, as largest corporate team, in as many years at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon this weekend.

A group of dedicated cyclists has ridden 300 kilometres from before dawn until after dusk to raise money for Griffith University's Autism Centre of Excellence

A 450km bike ride has raised almost $32,000 for the Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) to help support parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ACE Gran Fondo, a four-day charity bike ride event from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay, ran from July 31-August 3 to raise awareness for autism research. ACE Director, […]

Community-led bike ride to raise funds for children with ASD.