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The Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies is specifically designed to enable neurodivergent individuals, parents and professionals in multidisciplinary areas to take a leadership role in creating and implementing evidence-based practices and programs that support to realise their goals across the lifespan. Students will review the current research on and perspectives of neuro-affirming practice to support autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Students will develop expertise to analyse and translate current research to establish socially inclusive policies and structures and neuro-affirming and evidence-based learning and employment programs that build capacity and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals in a range of school, home, workplace and community environments. Students will develop skills to critically examine research, and create and implement practice that reflects new knowledge in areas including the use of technology, collaborative communities of practice, family systems theory, systems leadership, transitions, aetiology and biology of different neurodivergent conditions, and personal-environmental interactions for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Students will undertake professional experience and practice to utilise assessment, evidence-based practice and consultation and collaboration to analyse complex problems facing autistic and neurodivergent individuals and evaluate effectiveness and social validity of programs and practices.