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An unintentional consequence of NDIS supports has been an emphasis on clinical settings. But children with autism are served better by naturalistic supports.
Meals can be a recipe for distress when children find recognising feelings of hunger and thirst, completing tasks, processing sensory input or social interactions challenging.
ABC’s new comedy series Austin is a unique show in its depiction of autism and neurodiversity, as it follows an autistic man connecting for the first time with his biological father.
People who spend time with those who are different often get better at empathy.
A research project led entirely by autistic people aims to change the way autism research is conducted.
Rather than trying to ‘fix’ or change neurodivergent people, neuroaffirming care aims to empower and support unique needs and strengths.
Pathological demand avoidance isn’t listed in the diagnostic manuals clinicians use. But that doesn’t make it less distressing for children or families. What can help?
Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
Neurodivergent employees can have specific needs. Inclusion in the workplace means businesses and employers need to consider differences that may not be visible to outsiders.
Incorporating nature via biophilic design has interested architects and landscape architects for a long time, but its benefits for neurodiversity are not very well-known.
The release of the draft National Autism Strategy is cause for celebration – but its terms of reference mean it might not meet the most urgent challenges facing autistic Australians.
‘Neural noise’ isn’t the sounds you hear, but rather the variability of responses in your brain. Autistic people are thought to have greater variance that can be a disadvantage or a strength.
Some people describe themselves as having Asperger’s disorder, while others call themselves autistic. But is there a difference?
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.
Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows.
Although their stories often tell of strengths, struggles and important community contributions, the voices of Indigenous people with neurodevelopmental disabilities often go unheard.
One in 140 children under the age of eight have selective mutism.
Studies show that health misinformation on social media has led to fewer people getting vaccinated and more lives lost to COVID-19 and other life-threatening diseases.
Inclusive postsecondary education programs help students with intellectual disabilities make friends and become independent adults.
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