About
us
Reframing Autism is a leading, Autistic-led charity dedicated to changing the way society understands Autism. Run by Autistic people, for Autistic people, as well as their families and allies, our work is grounded in lived experience alongside respectful, evidence-informed research.
We exist to challenge outdated, deficit-based narratives about Autism. Too often, Autistic people are viewed through a lens of disorder or “brokenness”, which contributes to stigma, exclusion, and reduced wellbeing. Reframing Autism works to shift this perspective - promoting Autism as a natural and valuable form of human diversity.
Through education, advocacy, and community-building, we provide accessible resources, courses, and professional learning opportunities designed to support Autistic people to thrive as their authentic selves. Our work also supports families, allies, and professionals to better understand, include, and empower the Autistic community.
Learn more at the Reframing Autism website here.
Our vision
Reframing Autism aims to create a world in which the Autistic community is supported by families and allies to achieve genuine acceptance, inclusion, and active citizenship, and in which Autistic culture and identity are celebrated and nurtured.
Our mission:
To transform the lives of Autistic people and those who care about them through resources, research and education. We want to change the frame through which society views Autism, so that Autistic people can flourish – authentically – to achieve genuine acceptance, inclusion and active citizenship.
Through Reframing Autism, Autistic people, and non-autistic families and allies of the Autistic community, come together to understand Autism. We promote equity and acceptance. Our vision and goals align with the Australian National Disability Strategy 2010−2020 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
What We Do
Reframing Autism delivers a wide range of education and support initiatives, including:
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Online courses and professional development
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Webinars, articles, podcasts, and research summaries
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Bespoke training for organisations
Our work bridges lived experience and research, ensuring that knowledge is accessible, practical, and led by the needs of the Autistic community.
Visit our course listing here to learn more about Reframing Autism courses and webinars.