2026 ASfAR mid-year webinar

Inclusive Research Design: From Conceptualisation to Conclusion

Date & Time

Thursday 6 August | 2:30–5:00pm in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (follow link for other time zones)

This 2.5-hour webinar explores inclusive research design, from study conceptualisation through to conclusion, with a focus on making research more accessible and participatory for people with complex communication and support needs.

Program

  • Welcome (5 min)
  • Why participatory approaches are critical for Autistic people with complex support needs – Diana Tan (25 min)
  • From barriers to pathways: Intentional research design for Autistic people with complex and high support needs – Katie Brooker, Lexi Gardner & Catrin Culla (45 min)
  • Break (15 min)
  • “Take the time to get to know us”: A framework and toolkit for inclusive research with people with cerebral palsy who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) – Megan Walsh & Brenton Ponza (45 min)
  • Live Q&A (15 min)
This webinar is by ASfAR, for current ASfAR members only. Please ensure you become or have renewed your membership
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ASfAR Conference 3-4 December 2026

 

ASfAR 2026 Conference 

Abstract submissions are now closed 

The ASfAR Annual Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, Autistic people, and allies from across Australasia and beyond. We welcome submissions on all aspects of autism research from basic science to lived experience, practice-based evidence, and policy.

KEY DATES

  • Submissions open: Friday 8 May 2026
  • Outcomes notified: August 2026
  • Conference: 3–4 December 2026, University of Melbourne

VENUE

Parkville Campus University of Melbourne

Hosted jointly by The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre and the University of Melbourne

 

ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR MEMBERS

All presenting authors must be ASfAR members. If you are not yet a member, you can join at: asfar.org.au/membership

 

ABSTRACTS
Abstract submission is now closed.  Outcomes will be announced in August 2026.
REGISTRATION
Coming soon!  Registration will be free for ASfAR members.  Join or renew your membership at https://asfar.org.au/membership/

 

QUESTIONS

For any questions, please contact the conference organising team at Conference.2026@latrobe.edu.au
 

We hope to see you in Melbourne in December!

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