This Autism Month episode explores how participatory approaches and meaningful community engagement can strengthen autism research and translation and is relevant to anyone interested in inclusive community engagement, including autism researchers, community members, co-producers and policy makers.

Presented by autistic researchers Dr Jac den Houting and Hayley Clapham, and Autism CRC's Chief Innovation Officer, Cheryl Mangan. Facilitated by Autism CRC's Research and Community Engagement Manager, Dr Olivia Gatfield.

This episode introduces the National Framework for assessing children's functional strengths and support needs in Australia and how it can be used to improve policy and practice.

It is relevant for practitioners, parents and policy makers.

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Prof David Trembath was co-chair of the team that developed the National Framework. With a background in speech pathology, he brings to his work over 25 years of clinical, clinical education, and clinical-research experience including co-leadership of the development and update of two National Clinical Guidelines.

Dr Rachelle Wicks is a neurodivergent Research Fellow, with a background in psychology and early childhood education and development. Rachelle was a core member of the team that developed the Framework, and is leading its cross-sector implementation in the community.

Learn how allied health professionals, support workers and school staff can work together as equal partners to engage families and establish effective communication between home and school; developing resources, plans and supports for neurodiverse learners.

This episode is hosted by Autism CRC’s Nicole Torres who is joined by panellists Rebecca Wahlsten from Positive Partnerships and Amanda Porter from Purple Orange.