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Many Autistic people struggle through air travel or avoid it altogether. But travellers told us small measures and supports can make a big difference.
Alexithymia is when people find it hard to identify and express their feelings.
Executive function delays affect skills such as as paying attention, switching attention, controlling impulses and problem-solving. They’re common in a range of conditions but are treated as separate.
ADHD is the most diagnosed childhood neurological disorder, but there have been inconsistencies around who is diagnosed and prescribed medication. New prescribing guidelines aim to change this.
Imbalances in different species of bacteria in a baby’s gut may provide insights into their neurodevelopment.
More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around a third of these people are also neurodivergent.
Comprehensive genetic testing can provide a more timely and accurate diagnosis and personalised support for autistic individuals and their families.
Our research found verbal imitation was rarer among autistic children.
Steve Silberman, much loved for his transfomative, acclaimed autism book Neurotribes, as well as his writing on the Grateful Dead, has died, aged 66. Autistic writer Amanda Tink pays tribute.
The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.
Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive.
According to the UN and rights organizations, people with an intellectual disability are still often exploited in workplaces in Québec and Canada.
Some characteristics of the work and study setting – support, safety and flexibility – on ABC show The Assembly would be great to see in ‘real world’ workplaces and universities.
University is often unpredictable but there are things autistic students can do to make the experience more positive.
The study suggests BPA, an ingredient in some plastics, might play a role in oestrogen levels in infant and school-aged boys. But we have much to learn about what this means.
By adopting the lessons from this initiative, Canadian sports programs can enhance their inclusivity and provide better opportunities for children with autism to participate and thrive in sports.
Disney’s recent changes to its disability access service policy could leave people with disabilities unable to make use of this important service.
Misunderstandings between autistic and neurotypical people often stem from mutual communication barriers.
Autism and ADHD frequently overlap and the combination can create internal conflict and unmet needs.
Top contributors
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Deputy Director, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor of Autism Research, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Bath
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Head of Autism Research and Senior Principal Research Fellow, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Assistant Researcher in Public Health, Swansea University
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Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology, La Trobe University
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Lecturer in Psychology, King's College London
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Nicole Rinehart, Professor, Clinical Psychology, Director of the Neurodevelopment Program, School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow in Child Neurodevelopment, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Michael Crouch Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, Macquarie University
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Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow, Psychologist, La Trobe University
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Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW