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Reading and writing poetry, which is anchored in patterns of words, images, sounds and forms, is particularly well suited for people with autism.
People on the autism spectrum are often overlooked in hiring because of how they come across in interviews. But with the right understanding and fixes to the process, employers can make smarter choices.
A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.
Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive.
A research project led entirely by autistic people aims to change the way autism research is conducted.
It is important to study clothing items to pinpoint the triggers for sensory over-stimulation.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability. Using short bits of DNA to fix improperly transcribed genes may one day be a potential treatment option.
ActuallyAutistic, #AutismAcceptance and #AutisticAdults are all popular TikTok hashtags. But as much as TikTok can be liberating for people with autism, the conversation can’t stop there.
New research dispels the myth that gut bacteria causes autism. Rather, changes in the gut bacteria of some people with autism are driven by restricted diets or ‘picky eating’.
While most children still had some level of developmental difficulties, the therapy boosted their social communication skills, leaving them less likely to meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis.
Not every child with mental health difficulties has a diagnosis. An approach that focuses on symptoms rather than diagnostic labels can help support children who could benefit from treatment.
Our landmark new report examined the evidence (or lack thereof) behind certain interventions, but applying it to individual children and families requires a tailored approach.
The myth that children grow out of autism can prevent parents from seeing and accepting their child as the wonderful human being they are and recognising their strengths.
Children with autism don’t usually begin therapy until they’re given a diagnosis, which rarely occurs before the age of two. But new research shows there’s benefit to starting early.
Autistic and artistic, you can be both.
This is just one example of how being ‘different’ can lead to being treated differently.
The Harry Potter universe has become a popular setting for stories featuring autistic characters, written by young writers eager to tackle a complex topic.
Don Burke: the statements you made are false, and they have an impact far beyond your own circumstance.
People suffering from autism could be far more vulnerable to falling under the spell of terror organisations on the look-out for new recruits.
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 of Developmental Psychology, La Trobe University
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Senior Research Fellow in autism research, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer in Educational Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Research Scientist at the Australian E-Health Research Centre, CSIRO
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Salford
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Principal Research Scientist, Australian eHealth Research Centre, CSIRO
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Professor of Psychology, UMass Lowell
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Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School
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PhD Researcher in Autism, Family and Communication, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Neuroscience, UMass Chan Medical School
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Professor of Inclusive Practice, Sheffield Hallam University
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Teaching Fellow, School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences, University of Portsmouth; University of Sussex
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Research Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Child and Family Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle