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Understanding Autism with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile

Autism encompasses a wide range of characteristics and behaviours, making it diverse and multifaceted. Among the various profiles within Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

A New Hope for Early Autism Detection

Researchers at Flinders University are excited about the global adoption of their early screening tool for Autism, known as Autism Detection in Early Childhood

Beyond Perceptions – E book

I’m thrilled to announce that you can now download my new ebook, “Beyond Perceptions,” for free for a limited time as a thank you

Autistic Meltdown V Tantrum

An autistic meltdown is an intense response to overwhelming stimuli, often triggered by sensory overload, emotional distress, or a combination of both. Unlike tantrums,

Noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs and earmuffs – do they really help neurodivergent people?

Kitty-Rose Foley, Southern Cross University Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it. Neurodivergent people (such

Beyond Perceptions – Waitlist

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Sesame Street Introduces New Resources for Families with Autism

You might be familiar with Julia, Sesame Street’s endearing 4-year-old character with autism. Since her introduction, Julia has become an inspiring symbol of inclusion,

The National Autism Strategy is urgently needed. Does the government’s new draft do enough to help those in crisis?

Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western Australia The Australian government released its draft National Autism Strategy yesterday. It aims to power a “coordinated national

Navigating Parent-Teacher Interviews When Your Child is Autistic

Parent-teacher interviews are pivotal moments in a child’s educational journey, providing a platform for collaboration between parents and educators. However, when your child is

National Autism Strategy Draft

We’re developing a National Autism Strategy to help improve life outcomes for Autistic people across Australia. The Strategy will be for all Autistic Australians. It will

Interoception: the sixth sense we use to read hidden signals from our body – podcast

Gemma Ware, The Conversation At every moment, your body’s internal organs are sending signals to your brain. You’ll be mostly unaware of them, but

Is Autism Associated with Vision Problems? Understanding the Links Between Autism and Sight

As researchers continue to study how living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)diagnosis affects children, new findings are constantly being revealed. In a previouspost,

Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Relationships: Understanding the Dynamics

In the realm of relationships, understanding and acceptance are keystones to fostering harmony and growth. However, when it comes to neurotypical and neurodivergent partnerships,

Discover 10 Remarkable Neurodivergent Women Making Waves – International Womens Day

As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2024, it’s imperative to recognise the diverse contributions of neurodivergent women who are making significant strides across